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Nelsrud Family History

Nelsrud 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: Kolsrud, Nerud, Nelson, Elrod, Stensrud, Elstad, Nerad, Meldrum

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Where is the Nelsrud family from?

You can see how Nelsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nelsrud family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelsrud's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nelsrud families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Nelsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsrud 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nelsrud. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nelsrud. For the veterans among your Nelsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsrud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nelsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nelsrud in 1965 was 79, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelsrud 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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