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Lovgren Family History

Lovgren Surname Meaning

Swedish (Lövgren): variant of Lofgren.

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


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Where is the Lovgren family from?

You can see how Lovgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovgren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lovgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Lovgren families living in Minnesota. This was about 96% of all the recorded Lovgren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lovgren families in 1880.
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What did your Lovgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovgren. 20% of Lovgren men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lovgren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovgren were Farmer and Inspector.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovgren 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 Lovgren. 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 429 military records available for the last name Lovgren. For the veterans among your Lovgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovgren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lovgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lovgren in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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