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Logen Family History

Logen Name 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: Loge, Bogen, Logan, Lowen, Loden, Loges, Mogen, Hogen, Loren, Loken

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Where is the Logen family from?

You can see how Logen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Logen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Logen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Logen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Logen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Logen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Logen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Logen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Logen. 42% of Logen men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Logen women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Logen were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Logen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Logen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Logen. 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 168 military records available for the last name Logen. For the veterans among your Logen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Logen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Logen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Logen in 1969 was 82, and 59 in 2001.

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