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Russum Family History

Russum Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Russom. This surname is now rare in Britain. Dutch or Norwegian: variant of Rossum.

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


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Where is the Russum family from?

You can see how Russum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Russum families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Russum's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Russum families in 1911.
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What did your Russum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russum. 32% of Russum men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Russum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russum were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Russum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russum 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Russum. 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 951 military records available for the last name Russum. For the veterans among your Russum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Russum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Russum in 1954 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Russum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russum 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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