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Bjelk Family History

Bjelk Name 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: Bjerk, Belk, Bell, Beck, Berk, Bleak, Belka, Bel, Belt, Biel

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Where is the Bjelk family from?

You can see how Bjelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjelk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjelk families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bjelk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bjelk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjelk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjelk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bjelk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Bjelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjelk 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bjelk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Bjelk. For the veterans among your Bjelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjelk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bjelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bjelk in 1965 was 81, and 74 in 2001.

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