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Paulsrud Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the eight farmsteads in eastern Norway named ‘Paul's clearing’.

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


Similar surnames: Lerud, Austad, Falstad, Walstad, Pauls, Paulsen, Paule, Pafford

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Where is the Paulsrud family from?

You can see how Paulsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulsrud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulsrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Paulsrud families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Paulsrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Paulsrud families in 1880.
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What did your Paulsrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paulsrud. 44% of Paulsrud 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
    44%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Trucker
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Paulsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulsrud 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Paulsrud. 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 111 military records available for the last name Paulsrud. For the veterans among your Paulsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulsrud lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Paulsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paulsrud in 1941 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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