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Bjorsen Family History

Bjorsen 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: Bjornsen, Bjorn, Boren, Bossen, Borden, Boreen, Bjorge, Boisen, Bosen

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Where is the Bjorsen family from?

You can see how Bjorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjorsen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjorsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorsen 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 65 census records available for the last name Bjorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorsen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bjorsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bjorsen. For the veterans among your Bjorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorsen lifespan?

Average Bjorsen life expectancy in 1966 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorsen 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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