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Lofgreen Name Meaning

Swedish (Löfgreen): variant of Löfgren (see Lofgren ).

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


Similar surnames: Lofgren, Lovgren, Green, Longden, Lagree, Loren, Loffredo, Coffeen

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Where is the Lofgreen family from?

You can see how Lofgreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofgreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofgreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lofgreen families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Lofgreen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lofgreen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofgreen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lofgreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lofgreen. 57% of Lofgreen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lofgreen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lofgreen were Carpenter and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    57%
  • Inspector
    9%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lofgreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofgreen 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Lofgreen. 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 179 military records available for the last name Lofgreen. For the veterans among your Lofgreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofgreen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lofgreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lofgreen in 1957 was 27, and 92 in 2004.

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