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Bjorksten Family History

Bjorksten 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: Bjornsen, Borstel, Bjornstad, Bergsten, Bjornson, Jorissen, Dorsten

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Where is the Bjorksten family from?

You can see how Bjorksten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorksten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjorksten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorksten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bjorksten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorksten 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 Bjorksten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorksten. 100% of Bjorksten women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bjorksten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Bjorksten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorksten 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Bjorksten. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bjorksten. For the veterans among your Bjorksten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorksten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Bjorksten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bjorksten in 1974 was 67, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorksten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorksten 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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