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Shegrud Family History

Shegrud 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: Sheard, Sherod, Sherrod, Shugrue, Herod, Shearer, Herd, Stensrud

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Where is the Shegrud family from?

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

What did your Shegrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shegrud. 100% of Shegrud 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Shegrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegrud 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shegrud. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shegrud. For the veterans among your Shegrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegrud lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Shegrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shegrud in 1969 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

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