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Younggren Family History

Younggren Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ljunggren.

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


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Where is the Younggren family from?

You can see how Younggren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younggren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Younggren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Younggren families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Younggren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Younggren families in 1880.
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What did your Younggren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Younggren. 40% of Younggren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Younggren women worked as a 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
    40%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Younggren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younggren 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Younggren. 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 188 military records available for the last name Younggren. For the veterans among your Younggren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younggren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Younggren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Younggren in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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