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Bjorgaard Family History

Bjorgaard 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: Norgaard, Boogaard, Bogaard, Bongard, Bogard, Bomgaars, Overgaard

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Where is the Bjorgaard family from?

You can see how Bjorgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjorgaard family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorgaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjorgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorgaard 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 Bjorgaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Bjorgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorgaard 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bjorgaard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bjorgaard. For the veterans among your Bjorgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorgaard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bjorgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bjorgaard in 1968 was 94, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorgaard 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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