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Karlgren Family History

Karlgren 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: Kallgren, Hallgren, Karren, Fahlgren, Wallgren, Karlsen, Karlen

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Where is the Karlgren family from?

You can see how Karlgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karlgren family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlgren's in USA. California had the highest population of Karlgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlgren 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 Karlgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karlgren. 100% of Karlgren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Karlgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Karlgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlgren 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Karlgren. 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 21 military records available for the last name Karlgren. For the veterans among your Karlgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlgren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Karlgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Karlgren in 1967 was 72, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karlgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlgren 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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