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Colgren Family History

Colgren 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: Coldren, Colden, Colgan, Helgren, Lofgren, Bogren, Cothren, Mogren

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Where is the Colgren family from?

You can see how Colgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Colgren families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colgren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colgren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgren 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 Colgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colgren. 100% of Colgren 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%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Colgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgren 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Colgren. 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 57 military records available for the last name Colgren. For the veterans among your Colgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Colgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Colgren in 1967 was 102, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgren 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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