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Borud Family History

Borud 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: Borum, Borup, Bord, Bard, Borel, Lord, Bond, Boris, Bold, Ford

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Where is the Borud family from?

You can see how Borud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Borud families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Borud families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Borud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borud 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 Borud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borud. 80% of Borud 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
    80%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Borud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Borud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borud 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Borud. 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 48 military records available for the last name Borud. For the veterans among your Borud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borud lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Borud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borud in 1957 was 58, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borud 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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