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Bjorka Family History

Bjorka 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: Bjork, Bora, Borra, Bork, Berka, Bjorn, Borke, Borja, Borda, Bjorge

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Where is the Bjorka family from?

You can see how Bjorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bjorka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjorka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bjorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bjorka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bjorka. For the veterans among your Bjorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Bjorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bjorka in 1966 was 85, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorka 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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