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Bygren Family History

Bygren 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: Bogren, Nygren, Buren, Bogen, Gren, Byron, Boren, Byrer, Nyren

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Where is the Bygren family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bygren. 100% of Bygren men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bygren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bygren 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bygren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bygren. For the veterans among your Bygren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bygren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Bygren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bygren in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bygren 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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