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Russom Family History

Russom Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Rusholme Grange in Drax (Yorkshire) probably from the Old Norse personal name Hrútr (genitive Hrúts) + Old Norse holmr ‘small island water meadow’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Russom family from?

You can see how Russom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Russom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Russom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Russom families in 1891.
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What did your Russom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russom. 31% of Russom men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Russom women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russom were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Russom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russom 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Russom. 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 665 military records available for the last name Russom. For the veterans among your Russom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Russom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Russom in 1947 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Russom 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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