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Shogren Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of Swedish Sjögren, an ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea’ + gren ‘branch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sjogren, Mogren, Brogren, Ahlgren, Bogren, Ogren, Thoren, Seagren

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Where is the Shogren family from?

You can see how Shogren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shogren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shogren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Shogren families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shogren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shogren families in 1880.
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What did your Shogren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shogren. 26% of Shogren men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Shogren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shogren were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
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What Shogren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shogren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shogren 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Shogren. 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 633 military records available for the last name Shogren. For the veterans among your Shogren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shogren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shogren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shogren in 1952 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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