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Ljunggren Family History

Ljunggren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ljung ‘heather’ (probably from a placename) + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Ljunggren family from?

You can see how Ljunggren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ljunggren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ljunggren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ljunggren family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ljunggren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ljunggren families in 1891.
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What did your Ljunggren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ljunggren. 20% of Ljunggren men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

What Ljunggren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Ljunggren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ljunggren 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ljunggren. 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 120 military records available for the last name Ljunggren. For the veterans among your Ljunggren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ljunggren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ljunggren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ljunggren in 1962 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

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