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Wasrud Family History

Wasrud 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: Ward, Walrod, Wassum, Waud, Wasmund, Disrud, Bard, Hard, Yard, Wass

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Where is the Wasrud family from?

You can see how Wasrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasrud family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wasrud families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wasrud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wasrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasrud 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 Wasrud. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wasrud. For the veterans among your Wasrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasrud lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wasrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wasrud in 1969 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasrud 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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