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Russillo Family History

Russillo 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 Russillo family from?

You can see how Russillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Russillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Russillo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Russillo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Russillo families in 1911.
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What did your Russillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Russillo. 29% of Russillo men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    29%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Plumber
    22%
  • Insulator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Russillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russillo 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Russillo. 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 181 military records available for the last name Russillo. For the veterans among your Russillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russillo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Russillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Russillo in 1960 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Russillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russillo 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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