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Russeli Family History

Russeli 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: Russell, Russel, Trussell, Russett, Russi, Fussell, Rassel, Ressel

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Where is the Russeli family from?

You can see how Russeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russeli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Russeli families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Russeli families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Russeli's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Russeli families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russeli 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 167 census records available for the last name Russeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russeli 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Russeli. 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 19 military records available for the last name Russeli. For the veterans among your Russeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russeli lifespan?

Average Russeli life expectancy in 1994 was 86 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 Russeli 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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