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Mogren Family History

Mogren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements mo ‘sandy heath’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Mogren family from?

You can see how Mogren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mogren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mogren family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mogren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mogren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mogren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mogren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mogren. 34% of Mogren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mogren women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mogren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mogren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogren 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Mogren. 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 181 military records available for the last name Mogren. For the veterans among your Mogren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mogren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mogren in 1960 was 36, and 52 in 2004.

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