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Bjorg Family History

Bjorg 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: Borg, Bjorn, Bjork, Bjorge, Berg, Bora, Burg, Bork, Borgo, Bors

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Where is the Bjorg family from?

You can see how Bjorg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bjorg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjorg families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjorg's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bjorg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bjorg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorg. 67% of Bjorg 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%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Bjorg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorg 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bjorg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bjorg. For the veterans among your Bjorg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Bjorg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bjorg in 1971 was 89, and 73 in 1995.

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