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Russey Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Russi .

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


Similar surnames: Rupley, Bussey, Hussey, Duskey, Crissey, Rusher, Ruley, Mussey

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Where is the Russey family from?

You can see how Russey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Russey families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Russey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Russey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russey. 28% of Russey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Russey women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russey were Clerk and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Russey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russey 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Russey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Russey. For the veterans among your Russey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Russey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Russey in 1953 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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