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Bjerga Family History

Bjerga 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: Berg, Berge, Bera, Bergh, Berka, Bergo, Berta, Bergan, Berna, Bierma

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Where is the Bjerga family from?

You can see how Bjerga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjerga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjerga family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjerga's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjerga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjerga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjerga. 100% of Bjerga men worked as a Farmer. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bjerga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerga 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bjerga. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bjerga. For the veterans among your Bjerga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bjerga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bjerga in 1962 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

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