This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bjorseth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bjorseth Family History

Bjorseth 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: Borseth, Forseth, Joseph, Borst, Berreth, Borth, Borsch, Roseth

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bjorseth family from?

You can see how Bjorseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bjorseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bjorseth families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bjorseth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bjorseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bjorseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjorseth. 50% of Bjorseth men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bjorseth women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjorseth were Farmer and Operator.

View Census Data for Bjorseth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laboratory Work
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Bjorseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Bjorseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorseth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bjorseth

Passenger Lists

There are 360 immigration records available for the last name Bjorseth. 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.

View all Bjorseth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Bjorseth. For the veterans among your Bjorseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bjorseth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bjorseth family history

Discover More

What is the average Bjorseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bjorseth in 1965 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorseth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bjorseth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial