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Bjorkwall Family History

Bjorkwall 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: Brockwell, Cornwall, Bordwell, Nordwall, Bjorkman, Bergwall, Berwald

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Where is the Bjorkwall family from?

You can see how Bjorkwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorkwall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjorkwall families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorkwall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bjorkwall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorkwall 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 25 census records available for the last name Bjorkwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorkwall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bjorkwall. 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 military records available for the last name Bjorkwall. For the veterans among your Bjorkwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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