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Halgren Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Hallgren .

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


Similar surnames: Walgren, Wahlgren, Hallen, Helgren, Waldren, Hanken, Haden, Callen

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Where is the Halgren family from?

You can see how Halgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Halgren families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halgren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halgren families in 1891.
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What did your Halgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halgren. 20% of Halgren men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Halgren women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halgren were Meat Cutter and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Meat Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Cashier
    22%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halgren 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Halgren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Halgren. For the veterans among your Halgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halgren lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Halgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Halgren in 1961 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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