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Bjarkman Family History

Bjarkman Surname 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: Barkman, Bjorkman, Backman, Jackman, Markman, Brackman, Parkman

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Where is the Bjarkman family from?

You can see how Bjarkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjarkman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjarkman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjarkman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bjarkman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjarkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Bjarkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjarkman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Bjarkman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bjarkman. For the veterans among your Bjarkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjarkman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Bjarkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bjarkman in 1966 was 90, and 62 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjarkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjarkman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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