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Lilygren Family History

Lilygren 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: Liljegren, Lindgren, Lingren, Lingen, Gilgen, Hallgren, Wigren

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Where is the Lilygren family from?

You can see how Lilygren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilygren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lilygren family living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lilygren's in USA. Michigan and 4 other states had the highest population of Lilygren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilygren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lilygren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lilygren. 100% of Lilygren 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Lilygren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilygren 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lilygren. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lilygren. For the veterans among your Lilygren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilygren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lilygren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lilygren in 1966 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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