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Bjorndal Family History

Bjorndal 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: Jordal, Jordan, Bjorn, Jordahl, Bordas, Bjornstad, Borda, Bondar

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Where is the Bjorndal family from?

You can see how Bjorndal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorndal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjorndal families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bjorndal's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bjorndal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjorndal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjorndal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjorndal. 100% of Bjorndal 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 203 census records available for the last name Bjorndal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorndal 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Bjorndal. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bjorndal. For the veterans among your Bjorndal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorndal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorndal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bjorndal in 1961 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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