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Egilsrud Family History

Egilsrud Name 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: Grimsrud, Paulsrud, Kolsrud, Disrud, Gilbride, Gilstrap, Boilard

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Egilsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egilsrud 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Egilsrud. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Egilsrud. For the veterans among your Egilsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egilsrud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Egilsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Egilsrud in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 1989.

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