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Bjore Family History

Bjore Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bjorn, Bjork, Boore, Blore, Bjorge, Barre, Borel, Moore, Dore, More

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Where is the Bjore family from?

You can see how Bjore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bjore families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bjore's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bjore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bjore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjore. 100% of Bjore men worked as a Mechanic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Bjore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Bjore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjore census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Bjore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Bjore. For the veterans among your Bjore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Bjore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bjore in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjore ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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