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Nerud Family History

Nerud Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname for a surly fellow from the adjective nerudný ‘surly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nerud family from?

You can see how Nerud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nerud families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nerud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nerud families in 1880.
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What did your Nerud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerud. 60% of Nerud men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Nerud women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nerud were Laborer and Farm Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Farm Housekeeper
    43%

What Nerud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Nerud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerud 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Nerud. 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 180 military records available for the last name Nerud. For the veterans among your Nerud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nerud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nerud in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerud 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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