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Karlsrud Family History

Karlsrud 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: Karlstad, Paulsrud, Kolsrud, Karlson, Karlsen, Karlsson, Karls

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Where is the Karlsrud family from?

You can see how Karlsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlsrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karlsrud family living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karlsrud's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Karlsrud families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Karlsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlsrud 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Karlsrud. 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 35 military records available for the last name Karlsrud. For the veterans among your Karlsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlsrud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karlsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karlsrud in 1963 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlsrud 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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