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Amerud Family History

Amerud Surname 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: Amend, Lerud, Amer, Amero, Nerud, Herod, Merry, Hamer, Amari, Amor

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Where is the Amerud family from?

You can see how Amerud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amerud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amerud family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Amerud's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Amerud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amerud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Amerud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amerud 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Amerud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Amerud. For the veterans among your Amerud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amerud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Amerud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amerud in 1963 was 30, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amerud ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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