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Cedergren Family History

Cedergren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ceder ‘cedar’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Cedergren family from?

You can see how Cedergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cedergren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cedergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cedergren family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cedergren's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cedergren families in 1891.
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What did your Cedergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cedergren. 47% of Cedergren men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cedergren women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cedergren were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    47%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Cedergren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cedergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cedergren 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 Cedergren. 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 204 military records available for the last name Cedergren. For the veterans among your Cedergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cedergren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cedergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cedergren in 1962 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cedergren 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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