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Gulsrud Family History

Gulsrud 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: Gubrud, Paulsrud, Kolsrud, Grimsrud, Glerum, Gustus, Gulsvig, Guard

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gulsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulsrud 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gulsrud. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Gulsrud. For the veterans among your Gulsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulsrud lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gulsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gulsrud in 1971 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

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