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Bjorholm Family History

Bjorholm 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: Kronholm, Nordholm, Borom, Borel, Boehm, Holm, Boros, Morcom, Bohm

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Where is the Bjorholm family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorholm 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 Bjorholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorholm. 60% of Bjorholm men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bjorholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorholm 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bjorholm. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bjorholm. For the veterans among your Bjorholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorholm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bjorholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bjorholm in 1962 was 47, and 69 in 2001.

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