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Bjorneby Family History

Bjorneby 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: Torney, Hornby, Dorney, Barnaby, Borne, Burney, Borner, Hornsby

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Where is the Bjorneby family from?

You can see how Bjorneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorneby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bjorneby families living in North Dakota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bjorneby's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bjorneby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorneby 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 Bjorneby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorneby. 50% of Bjorneby women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bjorneby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Bjorneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorneby 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bjorneby. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bjorneby. For the veterans among your Bjorneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorneby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bjorneby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bjorneby in 1962 was 50, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorneby 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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