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Bjorne Family History

Bjorne 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: Borne, Bjorn, Bjorge, Boone, Bourne, Bone, Borner, Borde, Born, Byrne

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Where is the Bjorne family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bjorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Bjorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorne 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bjorne. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bjorne. For the veterans among your Bjorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorne lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bjorne in 1949 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorne 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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