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Bjotvedt Family History

Bjotvedt 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: Hotvedt, Tvedt, Botten, Bott, Bonnet, Poteet, Broten, Bove, Lovett

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Where is the Bjotvedt family from?

You can see how Bjotvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjotvedt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bjotvedt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjotvedt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bjotvedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjotvedt 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 6 census records available for the last name Bjotvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjotvedt 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bjotvedt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bjotvedt. For the veterans among your Bjotvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjotvedt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Bjotvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bjotvedt in 1987 was 87, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjotvedt 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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