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Bjorgan Family History

Bjorgan 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: Organ, Jordan, Morgan, Bjorn, Horgan, Boran, Bergan, Dorgan, Brogan

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Where is the Bjorgan family from?

You can see how Bjorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorgan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bjorgan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bjorgan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bjorgan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorgan 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 Bjorgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjorgan. 75% of Bjorgan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bjorgan women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjorgan were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Bjorgan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Bjorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorgan 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Bjorgan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bjorgan. For the veterans among your Bjorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorgan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bjorgan in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorgan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorgan 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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