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Russek Family History

Russek Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Russak.

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


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Where is the Russek family from?

You can see how Russek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Russek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Russek families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Russek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Russek families in 1911.
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What did your Russek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russek. 27% of Russek men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Russek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russek were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Medical Doctor
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Russek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Russek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russek 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Russek. 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 389 military records available for the last name Russek. For the veterans among your Russek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Russek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Russek in 1955 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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