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Wahlgren Family History

Wahlgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Wallgren.

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


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Where is the Wahlgren family from?

You can see how Wahlgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlgren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Wahlgren families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wahlgren's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wahlgren families in 1880.
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What did your Wahlgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wahlgren. 100% of Wahlgren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wahlgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlgren 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 Wahlgren. 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 516 military records available for the last name Wahlgren. For the veterans among your Wahlgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlgren lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wahlgren in 1951 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlgren 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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