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Bjerkan Family History

Bjerkan 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: Berman, Berka, Beran, Bergan, Berkman, Bierman, Barkan, Jerman

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Where is the Bjerkan family from?

You can see how Bjerkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjerkan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjerkan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bjerkan families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bjerkan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjerkan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjerkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjerkan. 58% of Bjerkan 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
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Bjerkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerkan 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Bjerkan. 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 92 military records available for the last name Bjerkan. For the veterans among your Bjerkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerkan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bjerkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bjerkan in 1961 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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