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Asbjornson Family History

Asbjornson 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: Bjornson, Bjornsen, Sornson, Sorenson, Johnson, Albertson, Amberson

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Where is the Asbjornson family from?

You can see how Asbjornson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asbjornson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Asbjornson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Asbjornson families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asbjornson's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Asbjornson families in 1880.
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What did your Asbjornson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Asbjornson. 100% of Asbjornson 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Asbjornson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asbjornson 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Asbjornson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Asbjornson. For the veterans among your Asbjornson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asbjornson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Asbjornson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Asbjornson in 1966 was 95, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asbjornson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asbjornson 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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