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Shellgren Family History

Shellgren 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: Hallgren, Helgren, Mellgren, Sellen, Hellen, Shelley, Snellen

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Where is the Shellgren family from?

You can see how Shellgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellgren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shellgren families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Shellgren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shellgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shellgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shellgren. 100% of Shellgren men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Shellgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellgren 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shellgren. 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 105 military records available for the last name Shellgren. For the veterans among your Shellgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellgren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shellgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shellgren in 1962 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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