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Sandgren Family History

Sandgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sand ‘sand’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Sandgren family from?

You can see how Sandgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sandgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sandgren families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sandgren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sandgren families in 1911.
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What did your Sandgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sandgren. 100% of Sandgren 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sandgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandgren 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sandgren. 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 445 military records available for the last name Sandgren. For the veterans among your Sandgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandgren lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sandgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sandgren in 1955 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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