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Fallgren Family History

Fallgren 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: Hallgren, Fahlgren, Kallgren, Wallgren, Mellgren, Palmgren, Dahlgren

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Where is the Fallgren family from?

You can see how Fallgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallgren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fallgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fallgren families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fallgren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fallgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallgren 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 Fallgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fallgren. 24% of Fallgren men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Fallgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Fallgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallgren 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Fallgren. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fallgren. For the veterans among your Fallgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallgren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fallgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fallgren in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallgren 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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