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Bjornsen Family History

Bjornsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian (Bjørnsen): patronymic from the personal name Bjørn (see Bjorn). Compare Ursin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bjornsen family from?

You can see how Bjornsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bjornsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Bjornsen families living in East Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjornsen's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Bjornsen families in 1871.
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What did your Bjornsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bjornsen. 100% of Bjornsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bjornsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bjornsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bjornsen. 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 211 military records available for the last name Bjornsen. For the veterans among your Bjornsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjornsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bjornsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bjornsen in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjornsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjornsen 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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