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Bjarne Family History

Bjarne 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: Barre, Barnes, Carne, Arne, Barna, Bourne, Borne, Barbe, Bjorn, Baune

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Where is the Bjarne family from?

You can see how Bjarne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjarne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjarne family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bjarne's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Bjarne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjarne 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 39 census records available for the last name Bjarne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjarne 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Bjarne. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bjarne. For the veterans among your Bjarne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjarne lifespan?

Average Bjarne life expectancy in 1985 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjarne 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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