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Dunrud Family History

Dunrud 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: Unruh, Gubrud, Unrue, Dunkum, Disrud, Lund, Konrad, Sund, Dunford

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Where is the Dunrud family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunrud. 67% of Dunrud men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dunrud women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunrud were Farm Operator and Fountain Girl.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Fountain Girl
    40%

What Dunrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Dunrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunrud 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dunrud. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dunrud. For the veterans among your Dunrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunrud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dunrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunrud in 1962 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunrud 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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