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Bjornstrom Family History

Bjornstrom 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: Borgstrom, Bjurstrom, Branstrom, Bjornstad, Fernstrom, Quarnstrom

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Where is the Bjornstrom family from?

You can see how Bjornstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjornstrom family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjornstrom's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bjornstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjornstrom 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 169 census records available for the last name Bjornstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornstrom 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Bjornstrom. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bjornstrom. For the veterans among your Bjornstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjornstrom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bjornstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bjornstrom in 1970 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjornstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjornstrom 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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