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Holgren Family History

Holgren 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: Helgren, Holmgren, Halgren, Holdren, Holten, Holien, Hollen, Holben

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Where is the Holgren family from?

You can see how Holgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Holgren families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Holgren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holgren 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 Holgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holgren. 31% of Holgren men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%

What Holgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Holgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holgren 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Holgren. 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 56 military records available for the last name Holgren. For the veterans among your Holgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holgren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holgren in 1963 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holgren 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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