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Mellgren Family History

Mellgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Mel- (probably a placename element meaning ‘middle’) + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Mellgren family from?

You can see how Mellgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellgren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mellgren families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellgren's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mellgren families in 1891.
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What did your Mellgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellgren. 29% of Mellgren men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mellgren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellgren were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Owner
    15%
  • General Farming
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Switch Board Oper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mellgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellgren 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Mellgren. 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 169 military records available for the last name Mellgren. For the veterans among your Mellgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellgren lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mellgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mellgren in 1957 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellgren 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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