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Chalgren Family History

Chalgren Name 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: Halgren, Hallgren, Helgren, Ahlgren, Walgren, Hagen, Haren, Haagen

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Where is the Chalgren family from?

You can see how Chalgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalgren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chalgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chalgren families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Chalgren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chalgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chalgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalgren. 60% of Chalgren 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    40%
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What Chalgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Chalgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalgren 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Chalgren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Chalgren. For the veterans among your Chalgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalgren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Chalgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chalgren in 1968 was 87, and 83 in 2002.

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