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Bjorkstrand Family History

Bjorkstrand 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: Bjornstad, Bergstrand, Beckstrand, Nordstrand, Sjostrand, Jorstad

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Where is the Bjorkstrand family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

What Bjorkstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Bjorkstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorkstrand 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Bjorkstrand. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bjorkstrand. For the veterans among your Bjorkstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorkstrand lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorkstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bjorkstrand in 1970 was 83, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorkstrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorkstrand 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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