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Bjorge Family History

Bjorge Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Bjørge): habitational name from bjarg berg ‘mountain hill’ i.e. ‘the farm below the mountain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bjorge family from?

You can see how Bjorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Bjorge families living in Minnesota. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bjorge's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjorge families in 1880.
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What did your Bjorge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjorge. 50% of Bjorge men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Bjorge women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjorge were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Maid
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bjorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bjorge. 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 332 military records available for the last name Bjorge. For the veterans among your Bjorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorge lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bjorge in 1945 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorge 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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