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Russler Family History

Russler Surname Meaning

German (Rüssler): occupational name for a farmer from an agent derivative of rüsseln ‘to shallow plow’.

Variant of Rüssel (see Russell).

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


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Where is the Russler family from?

You can see how Russler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Russler families living in Suffolk. This was about 90% of all the recorded Russler's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Russler families in 1891.
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What did your Russler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russler. 18% of Russler men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Russler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russler were Machinist and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Russler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Russler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russler 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Russler. 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 749 military records available for the last name Russler. For the veterans among your Russler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Russler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Russler in 1947 was 43, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russler 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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