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Bjarnason Family History

Bjarnason 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: Bjornson, Arnason, Branson, Arneson, Bernson, Janson, Jansson

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Where is the Bjarnason family from?

You can see how Bjarnason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjarnason family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bjarnason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 104 Bjarnason families living in Manitoba. This was about 81% of all the recorded Bjarnason's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bjarnason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjarnason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjarnason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bjarnason. 66% of Bjarnason men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bjarnason women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjarnason were Carpenter and 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 1921

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bjarnason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjarnason 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Bjarnason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Bjarnason. For the veterans among your Bjarnason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjarnason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bjarnason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bjarnason in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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