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Russello Family History

Russello Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a diminutive or pet form of Russo.

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


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Where is the Russello family from?

You can see how Russello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russello family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Russello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Russello families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Russello's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Russello families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Russello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russello. 34% of Russello men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Russello women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russello were Stock Clerk and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Stock Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Russello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Russello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russello 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Russello. 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 193 military records available for the last name Russello. For the veterans among your Russello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Russello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Russello in 1965 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russello 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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