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Bjornstad Name Meaning

Norwegian (Bjørnstad): habitational name from a farm named as ‘Bjørn's farm’ (see Bjorn ) of which there are many examples especially in southeastern Norway.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bronstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Krogstad, Karlstad, Finstad, Morstad

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Where is the Bjornstad family from?

You can see how Bjornstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjornstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bjornstad families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjornstad's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bjornstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjornstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bjornstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjornstad. 26% of Bjornstad men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Bjornstad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjornstad were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bjornstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornstad 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bjornstad. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bjornstad. For the veterans among your Bjornstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjornstad lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bjornstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bjornstad in 1950 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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