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Bjornethun Family History

Bjornethun 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: Jonathan, Borseth, Bothun, Bjornstad, Bornemann, Borneman, Bjornson

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Where is the Bjornethun family from?

You can see how Bjornethun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornethun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjornethun family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjornethun's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjornethun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjornethun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Bjornethun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornethun 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bjornethun. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bjornethun. For the veterans among your Bjornethun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjornethun lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bjornethun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bjornethun in 1970 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjornethun 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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