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Russon Family History

Russon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rosson.

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


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Where is the Russon family from?

You can see how Russon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Russon families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Russon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Russon families in 1911.
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What did your Russon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Russon. 45% of Russon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Russon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russon were Laborer and Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Russon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Russon. 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 778 military records available for the last name Russon. For the veterans among your Russon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Russon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Russon in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russon 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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