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Gandrud Family History

Gandrud Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Hallingdal gand ‘narrow and low ridge portruding from a hill’ + Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’.

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


Similar surnames: Landrum, Haugrud, Gard, Nerud, Gubrud, Ranard, Mandry, Gadd, Landram

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Where is the Gandrud family from?

You can see how Gandrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandrud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gandrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gandrud families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gandrud's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gandrud families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gandrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gandrud. 45% of Gandrud men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gandrud women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Gandrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandrud 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gandrud. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gandrud. For the veterans among your Gandrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandrud lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gandrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gandrud in 1954 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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