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Orud Family History

Orud 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: Ord, Orum, Rud, Lord, Ford, Ort, Ou, Orio, Loud, Rua

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Where is the Orud family from?

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

What did your Orud ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Orud ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Orud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orud 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Orud. 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 11 military records available for the last name Orud. For the veterans among your Orud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Orud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orud in 1968 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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