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Russen Family History

Russen Surname Meaning

see Russon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Russen family from?

You can see how Russen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Russen families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Russen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Russen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russen 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 Russen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licenser Motor Here Trade and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Russen. 34% of Russen men worked as a Licenser Motor Here Trade and 89% of Russen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russen were Partner Shoe Retailer repairer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Licenser Motor Here Trade
    34%
  • Hawker
    34%
  • Partner Shoe Retailer repairer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Russen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Russen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russen 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Russen. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Russen. For the veterans among your Russen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Russen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Russen in 1957 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Russen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russen 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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