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Grefsrud Family History

Grefsrud 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: Grimsrud, Stensrud, Gregory, Record, Galford, Gifford, Gressel

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Where is the Grefsrud family from?

You can see how Grefsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grefsrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grefsrud families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grefsrud's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Grefsrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grefsrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grefsrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grefsrud. 72% of Grefsrud men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Grefsrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Grefsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grefsrud 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grefsrud. 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 70 military records available for the last name Grefsrud. For the veterans among your Grefsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grefsrud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grefsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grefsrud in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grefsrud 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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