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Liljegren Family History

Liljegren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lilje (a genitive form of lilja ‘lily’ used in compounds) + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Liljegren family from?

You can see how Liljegren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liljegren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liljegren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Liljegren families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Liljegren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liljegren families in 1891.
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What did your Liljegren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liljegren. 22% of Liljegren men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Liljegren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liljegren were Truck Driver and Proprietor.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Liljegren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liljegren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liljegren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liljegren. 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 305 military records available for the last name Liljegren. For the veterans among your Liljegren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liljegren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Liljegren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Liljegren in 1956 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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