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Olerud Family History

Olerud 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: Lerud, Glerum, Lerum, Kolsrud, Oler, Nerud, Lord, Herod, Over, Ober

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Where is the Olerud family from?

You can see how Olerud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olerud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olerud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Olerud families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Olerud's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olerud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olerud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olerud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olerud. 56% of Olerud men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Olerud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Olerud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olerud 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Olerud. 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 79 military records available for the last name Olerud. For the veterans among your Olerud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olerud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olerud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Olerud in 1964 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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