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Russey Family History

Russey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Russi.

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


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Where is the Russey family from?

You can see how Russey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Russey families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Russey's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Russey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russey 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 Russey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Russey. 100% of Russey 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Russey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Russey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russey 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Russey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Russey. For the veterans among your Russey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Russey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Russey in 1953 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Russey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russey 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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