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Chindgren Family History

Chindgren 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: Lindgren, Childrey, Chandran, Hinderer, Chinen, Schildgen, Lundgren

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Where is the Chindgren family from?

You can see how Chindgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chindgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chindgren families living in Oregon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chindgren's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Chindgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chindgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chindgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chindgren. 100% of Chindgren 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chindgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Chindgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chindgren 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chindgren. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chindgren. For the veterans among your Chindgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chindgren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chindgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chindgren in 1965 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chindgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chindgren 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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