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Russo Family History

Russo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the southern Italian variant of the adjective rosso ‘red’ (see Rosso) used as a nickname for someone with red hair, a red beard, or a ruddy complexion, and also as a personal name.

Jewish (from southern Italy and Ottoman Empire): nickname meaning ‘red’ (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Russo family from?

You can see how Russo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Russo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Russo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Russo families in 1891.
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What did your Russo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Russo. 100% of Russo men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 75% of Russo 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

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cafe Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 100,000 census records available for the last name Russo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russo 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 51,000 immigration records available for the last name Russo. 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 29,000 military records available for the last name Russo. For the veterans among your Russo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Russo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Russo in 1942 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russo 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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