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Bjornrud Family History

Bjornrud 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, Bjorklund, Johnsrud, Bjornstad, Bjornson, Bjornsen, Bond

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Where is the Bjornrud family from?

You can see how Bjornrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjornrud family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjornrud's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bjornrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjornrud 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 115 census records available for the last name Bjornrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornrud 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bjornrud. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bjornrud. For the veterans among your Bjornrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjornrud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bjornrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bjornrud in 1968 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjornrud 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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