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De Russo Family History

De Russo Surname Meaning

Altered form (also Derusso) of Italian Di Russo.

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


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You can see how De Russo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Russo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 De Russo families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded De Russo's in USA. New York had the highest population of De Russo families in 1920.
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What is the average De Russo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, De Russo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for De Russo in 1953 was 61, and 74 in 1999.

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