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Lendgren Family History

Lendgren 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, Lundgren, Landgren, Edgren, Sandgren, Sundgren, Hendren

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Where is the Lendgren family from?

You can see how Lendgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lendgren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lendgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 9 Lendgren families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lendgren's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Lendgren families in 1871.
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What did your Lendgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lendgren. 30% of Lendgren men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Lendgren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lendgren were Cook and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Lendgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Lendgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lendgren 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Lendgren. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lendgren. For the veterans among your Lendgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lendgren lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Lendgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lendgren in 1973 was 72, and 83 in 1991.

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