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Bjork Family History

Bjork Surname Meaning

Swedish (Björk) and Norwegian (Bjørk): habitational name from any of the many farms named with a word meaning ‘birch’ (Old Norse bjǫrk).

The Swedish name is mostly of ornamental origin.

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


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Where is the Bjork family from?

You can see how Bjork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjork family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjork families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bjork family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjork's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bjork families in 1891.
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What did your Bjork ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bjork. 100% of Bjork men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Bjork women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bjork family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bjork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjork 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Bjork. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bjork. For the veterans among your Bjork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjork lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bjork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bjork in 1944 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjork

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjork 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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