This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bjornes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bjornes Family History

Bjornes 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: Barnes, Borne, Borges, Fornes, Borner, Jones, Bjorn, Bores, Bordes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bjornes family from?

You can see how Bjornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjornes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bjornes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjornes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjornes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjornes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bjornes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bjornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bjornes

Passenger Lists

There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Bjornes. 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.

View all Bjornes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Bjornes. For the veterans among your Bjornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bjornes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bjornes family history

Discover More

What is the average Bjornes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Bjornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bjornes in 1965 was 84, and 75 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjornes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjornes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bjornes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial