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Ensrud Family History

Ensrud 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: Stensrud, Enstad, Disrud, Nerud, Nord, Narum, Unruh, Onstad, Elrod

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Where is the Ensrud family from?

You can see how Ensrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensrud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ensrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ensrud families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ensrud's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ensrud families in 1880.
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What did your Ensrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ensrud. 37% of Ensrud men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Waiter
    10%
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What Ensrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Ensrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensrud 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ensrud. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ensrud. For the veterans among your Ensrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensrud lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ensrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ensrud in 1954 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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