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Lofgren Name Meaning

Swedish (Löfgren): ornamental name composed of the elements löv ‘leaf’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


Similar surnames: Blomgren, Mogren, Bogren, Ogren, Lundgren, Holmgren, Youngren, Loren

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Where is the Lofgren family from?

You can see how Lofgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lofgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lofgren families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lofgren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lofgren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lofgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lofgren. 100% of Lofgren 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 12,000 census records available for the last name Lofgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofgren 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Lofgren. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lofgren. For the veterans among your Lofgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofgren lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lofgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lofgren in 1951 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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