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Sahlgren Family History

Sahlgren 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: Fahlgren, Dahlgren, Ahlgren, Wahlgren, Hallgren, Shogren, Kallgren

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Where is the Sahlgren family from?

You can see how Sahlgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahlgren family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sahlgren's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sahlgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sahlgren ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sahlgren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sahlgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlgren 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Sahlgren. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sahlgren. For the veterans among your Sahlgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlgren lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Sahlgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sahlgren in 1982 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

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