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Bogren Family History

Bogren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bo ‘dwelling farm’ + gren ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Bogren family from?

You can see how Bogren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bogren families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bogren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bogren families in 1880.
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What did your Bogren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogren. 24% of Bogren men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bogren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogren were Tool Maker 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Tool Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogren 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 Bogren. 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 202 military records available for the last name Bogren. For the veterans among your Bogren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bogren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bogren in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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