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Russon Family History

Russon Name Meaning

English: variant of Rosson .

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


Similar surnames: Musson, Russom, Cusson, Rosson, Robson, Rawson, Munson, Burson

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Where is the Russon family from?

You can see how Russon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Russon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Russon families living in Worcestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Russon's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Russon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Russon. 12% of Russon men worked as a Retired and 80% of Russon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Russon were Incapacitated and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • Retired
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Russon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russon 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 Russon. 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 778 military records available for the last name Russon. For the veterans among your Russon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Russon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Russon in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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