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Bjorlo Family History

Bjorlo 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: Bjorn, Borgo, Bjork, Boro, Bjorge, Borel, Boris, Bold, Barco, Boros

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Where is the Bjorlo family from?

You can see how Bjorlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjorlo family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjorlo's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Bjorlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorlo 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 Bjorlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorlo. 100% of Bjorlo 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 Bjorlo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bjorlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorlo 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Bjorlo. 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 Bjorlo. For the veterans among your Bjorlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorlo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bjorlo in 1955 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorlo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorlo 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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