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Oxelgren Family History

Oxelgren 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: Helgren, Hallgren, Mellgren, Fahlgren, Rosengren, Oeltjen, Kallgren

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What did your Oxelgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oxelgren. 100% of Oxelgren men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Oxelgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxelgren 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Oxelgren. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oxelgren. For the veterans among your Oxelgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxelgren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Oxelgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oxelgren in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

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