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Russi Family History

Russi Surname Meaning

Italian and Spanish:: possibly a southern variant of Rossi. Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from Russi in Ravenna province, though this is not a major area of emigration to North America.

This surname is also found in southern Spain and Switzerland, where it is most likely of Italian origin.

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


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Where is the Russi family from?

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 USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Russi families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Russi's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Russi families in 1891.
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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What did your Russi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Russi. 100% of Russi men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Russi 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Russi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 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 Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Russi. 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 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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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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