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Holmgren Family History

Holmgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements holm ‘island’ (possibly from a placename) + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Holmgren family from?

You can see how Holmgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Holmgren families living in Glamorgan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Holmgren's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Holmgren families in 1891.
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What did your Holmgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holmgren. 100% of Holmgren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Holmgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmgren 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Holmgren. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holmgren. For the veterans among your Holmgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmgren lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Holmgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holmgren in 1953 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmgren 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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