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Almgren Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements alm ‘elm’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


Similar surnames: Palmgren, Malmgren, Blomgren, Holmgren, Ahlgren, Wallgren, Hallgren

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Where is the Almgren family from?

You can see how Almgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almgren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Almgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Almgren families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Almgren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Almgren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Almgren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Almgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almgren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Almgren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 470 military records available for the last name Almgren. For the veterans among your Almgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almgren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Almgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Almgren in 1960 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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