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Bjorkgren Family History

Bjorkgren 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: Bjorge, Berggren, Sjogren, Bogren, Forsgren, Blomgren, Brogren

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Where is the Bjorkgren family from?

You can see how Bjorkgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorkgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bjorkgren families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bjorkgren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bjorkgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorkgren 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 Bjorkgren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Bjorkgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Bjorkgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorkgren 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Bjorkgren. 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 114 military records available for the last name Bjorkgren. For the veterans among your Bjorkgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorkgren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bjorkgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bjorkgren in 1965 was 79, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorkgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorkgren 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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