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Bjorkman Family History

Bjorkman Surname Meaning

Swedish (Björkman): ornamental name from björk ‘birch’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Bjorkman family from?

You can see how Bjorkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bjorkman families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjorkman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bjorkman families in 1891.
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What did your Bjorkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjorkman. 22% of Bjorkman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bjorkman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjorkman were Machinist 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bjorkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorkman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Bjorkman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bjorkman. For the veterans among your Bjorkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorkman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bjorkman in 1951 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorkman 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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