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Rustell Family History

Rustell Surname Meaning

from Rushall (Wilts) or Rusthall in Speldhurst (Kent).

See Russell (2) for surnames derived from forms without medial -t- and for the etymological origins of the place-names.

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


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Where is the Rustell family from?

You can see how Rustell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rustell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rustell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rustell family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rustell's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rustell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rustell 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 Rustell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rustell. 100% of Rustell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rustell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Rustell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rustell 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Rustell. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rustell. For the veterans among your Rustell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rustell lifespan?

Average Rustell life expectancy in 1993 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rustell 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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