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Edgren Family History

Edgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘passage isthmus’ (probably from a placename) + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Edgren family from?

You can see how Edgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Edgren families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Edgren's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Edgren families in 1911.
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What did your Edgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgren. 12% of Edgren men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Edgren women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgren were Tool Maker and Stenographer.

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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
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Tool Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgren 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 Edgren. 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 458 military records available for the last name Edgren. For the veterans among your Edgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgren lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Edgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edgren in 1946 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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