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Bjokne Family History

Bjokne 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: Boone, Borne, Bone, Bjorn, Bonne, Boyne, Bjorge, Brokke, Booke, Jone

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Where is the Bjokne family from?

You can see how Bjokne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjokne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjokne family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjokne's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Bjokne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjokne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjokne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjokne. 67% of Bjokne 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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What Bjokne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bjokne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjokne 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bjokne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bjokne. For the veterans among your Bjokne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjokne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Bjokne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bjokne in 1972 was 88, and 95 in 1998.

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