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Olgren Family History

Olgren 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: Ogren, Olsen, Oren, Gren, Olen, Olden, Loren, Wigren, Ogden, Helgren

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Where is the Olgren family from?

You can see how Olgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Olgren families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Olgren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Olgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith and Punch Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olgren. 100% of Olgren men worked as a Blacksmith and 100% of Olgren women worked as a Punch Press Operator. .

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Olgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olgren 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Olgren. 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 37 military records available for the last name Olgren. For the veterans among your Olgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olgren lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olgren in 1961 was 44, and 54 in 2004.

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