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Ekgren Family History

Ekgren 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: Edgren, Gren, Eggen, Engen, Kren, Koren, Wigren, Helgren, Eigen

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Where is the Ekgren family from?

You can see how Ekgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ekgren family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ekgren's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ekgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ekgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ekgren. 100% of Ekgren 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ekgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ekgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekgren 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ekgren. 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 Ekgren. For the veterans among your Ekgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekgren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Ekgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ekgren in 1968 was 37, and 84 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ekgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekgren 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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