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Gulgren Family History

Gulgren 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: Gulden, Gilgen, Mulgrew, Helgren, Hultgren, Ahlgren, Bulgrin, Halgren

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Where is the Gulgren family from?

You can see how Gulgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gulgren family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulgren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gulgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gulgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulgren 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gulgren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gulgren. For the veterans among your Gulgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulgren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gulgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gulgren in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulgren 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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