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Hellerud Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named in southeastern Norway. First element either Old Norse hella ‘level rock flat stone’ or the male name Old Norse Helgi see Helgesen . Last element Old Norse ruth ‘clearing cleared field’.

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


Similar surnames: Helland, Bellard, Helle, Fellers, Helper, Helmers, Ellery, Holleran

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Where is the Hellerud family from?

You can see how Hellerud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellerud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellerud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hellerud families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellerud's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hellerud families in 1880.
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What did your Hellerud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hellerud. 58% of Hellerud men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hellerud women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hellerud were Salesman and At Home. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • At Home
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hellerud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellerud 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Hellerud. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hellerud. For the veterans among your Hellerud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellerud lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hellerud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hellerud in 1957 was 34, and 93 in 2004.

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