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Plomgren Family History

Plomgren 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: Blomgren, Lofgren, Palmgren, Almgren, Lovgren, Longden, Plowden

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Where is the Plomgren family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plomgren. 100% of Plomgren men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Plomgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Plomgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plomgren 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Plomgren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Plomgren. For the veterans among your Plomgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plomgren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Plomgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Plomgren in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plomgren 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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