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Bjorlin Family History

Bjorlin 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: Berlin, Joslin, Bjorn, Burlin, Bolin, Norlin, Bollin, Jolin, Borin

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Where is the Bjorlin family from?

You can see how Bjorlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bjorlin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bjorlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorlin 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 Bjorlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorlin. 50% of Bjorlin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bjorlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Bjorlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorlin 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Bjorlin. 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 92 military records available for the last name Bjorlin. For the veterans among your Bjorlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bjorlin in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorlin 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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