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Nohlgren Family History

Nohlgren 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: Fahlgren, Dahlgren, Nordgren, Ahlgren, Wahlgren, Norgren, Nolen

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Where is the Nohlgren family from?

You can see how Nohlgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohlgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nohlgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nohlgren families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nohlgren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nohlgren families in 1880.
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What did your Nohlgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nohlgren. 100% of Nohlgren men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nohlgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Nohlgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohlgren 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nohlgren. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nohlgren. For the veterans among your Nohlgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohlgren lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Nohlgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nohlgren in 1975 was 75, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nohlgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohlgren 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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