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Russi Name Meaning

possibly a southern variant of Rossi. alternatively, perhaps, a habitational name from Russi in Ravenna province, Romagna, though this is not a major area of emigration to North America. The surname is also found in southern Spain and Switzerland, where it is most likely of Italian origin. EC. kh

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Russo, Ruisi, Rossi, Rassi, Rubi, Risi, Rossa, Risse, Bressi, Rossin

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Russi Family Origin

Where is the Russi family from?

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You can see how Russi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Russi families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Russi families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Russi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Russi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Russi Family Occupations

What did your Russi ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Bartender and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Russi. A less common occupation for the Russi family was Keeps House. The most common Russi occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Russi's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Bartender

    13%

  • Carpenter

    13%

  • Keeps House

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Russi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Russi Historical Records

What Russi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Russi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Russi. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Russi. For the veterans among your Russi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Russi Life Expectancy

What is the average Russi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Russi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Russi in 1960 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russi 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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