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Russback Family History

Russback Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Russak, Rossbach, Ruback, Rusak, Cusack, Russman, Kossack, Railsback

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Where is the Russback family from?

You can see how Russback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Russback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Russback families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Russback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Russback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Russback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russback 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Russback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Russback. For the veterans among your Russback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russback lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Russback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Russback in 1979 was 34, and 85 in 1981.

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