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Malgren Family History

Malgren 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: Malmgren, Halgren, Walgren, Maren, Hallgren, Mulgrew, Mallen, Helgren

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Where is the Malgren family from?

You can see how Malgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Malgren family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malgren's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Malgren families in 1891.
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What did your Malgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malgren. 50% of Malgren men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Malgren women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malgren were Salesman and None.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • None
    50%

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Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Malgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malgren 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Malgren. 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 118 military records available for the last name Malgren. For the veterans among your Malgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malgren lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Malgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malgren in 1958 was 53, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malgren 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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