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Johnsrud Family History

Johnsrud Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in southeastern Norway so named from the personal name Jon (Scandinavian form of John)

+ Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Johnsrud family from?

You can see how Johnsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnsrud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johnsrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Johnsrud families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Johnsrud's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Johnsrud families in 1911.
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What did your Johnsrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnsrud. 49% of Johnsrud men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Johnsrud women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnsrud were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Bookkeeper
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Johnsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnsrud 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Johnsrud. 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 318 military records available for the last name Johnsrud. For the veterans among your Johnsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnsrud lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Johnsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Johnsrud in 1960 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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