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Benrud Family History

Benrud Name 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: Beard, Bearup, Penrod, Renaud, Lerud, Bentrup, Bernd, Begnaud, Benard

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Where is the Benrud family from?

You can see how Benrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benrud family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Benrud families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Benrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benrud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benrud. 40% of Benrud men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benrud women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Benrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benrud 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Benrud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Benrud. For the veterans among your Benrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benrud lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Benrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benrud in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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