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Morud Family History

Morud 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: Morua, Morad, Mori, Lord, Ford, Mort, More, Mora, Mould, Loud

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Where is the Morud family from?

You can see how Morud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morud families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Morud families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Morud's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Morud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morud 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 Morud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morud. 50% of Morud 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
    50%
  • Farm Partner
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Morud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Morud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morud 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Morud. 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 45 military records available for the last name Morud. For the veterans among your Morud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morud lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Morud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morud in 1959 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morud 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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