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Taerud Family History

Taerud 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: Lerud, Nerud, Bard, Herod, Hard, Taira, Terry, Yard, Baer, Ward

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Where is the Taerud family from?

You can see how Taerud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taerud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taerud family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Taerud's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Taerud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taerud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Taerud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Taerud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taerud 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Taerud. 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 7 military records available for the last name Taerud. For the veterans among your Taerud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taerud lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Taerud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Taerud in 1966 was 60, and 69 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taerud 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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