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Asbjornsen Family History

Asbjornsen 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: Bjornsen, Bjornson, Osborne, Bernsen, Johnsen, Sorensen, Albertsen

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Where is the Asbjornsen family from?

You can see how Asbjornsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asbjornsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Asbjornsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Asbjornsen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Asbjornsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Asbjornsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asbjornsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Asbjornsen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Asbjornsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Asbjornsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asbjornsen 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Asbjornsen. 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 109 military records available for the last name Asbjornsen. For the veterans among your Asbjornsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asbjornsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Asbjornsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Asbjornsen in 1967 was 72, and 55 in 2003.

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