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Russak Family History

Russak Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Ukrainian and Belorussian Rusak. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rusak.

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


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Where is the Russak family from?

You can see how Russak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Russak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Russak families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Russak's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Russak families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russak 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 Russak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Russak. 100% of Russak women worked as a House 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

  • House Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Russak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russak 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Russak. 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 281 military records available for the last name Russak. For the veterans among your Russak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Russak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Russak in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russak 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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