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Bilgren Family History

Bilgren 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: Gilgen, Bingen, Wigren, Helgren, Billen, Bilbrey, Bilger, Ilgen

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Where is the Bilgren family from?

You can see how Bilgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bilgren family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilgren's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bilgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilgren 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 30 census records available for the last name Bilgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilgren 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bilgren. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bilgren. For the veterans among your Bilgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilgren lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Bilgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bilgren in 1971 was 69, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilgren 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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