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Bjorstad Family History

Bjorstad 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: Jorstad, Borstad, Bjornstad, Morstad, Barstad, Thorstad, Fjerstad

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Where is the Bjorstad family from?

You can see how Bjorstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjorstad families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bjorstad's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bjorstad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Bjorstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorstad 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bjorstad. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bjorstad. For the veterans among your Bjorstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Bjorstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bjorstad in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorstad 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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