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Watrud Family History

Watrud 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, Watry, Waud, Watrous, Bard, Hard, Yard, Matsuda, Madrid

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Where is the Watrud family from?

You can see how Watrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Watrud families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Watrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Watrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watrud. 100% of Watrud 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Watrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrud 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Watrud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Watrud. For the veterans among your Watrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Watrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Watrud in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrud 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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