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Russow Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Rostock.

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


Similar surnames: Rossow, Wussow, Kussow, Rudow, Ruston, Rupnow, Passow, Musson, Dassow

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Where is the Russow family from?

You can see how Russow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Russow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Russow families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Russow's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Russow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Russow. 100% of Russow 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Russow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russow 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Russow. 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 252 military records available for the last name Russow. For the veterans among your Russow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Russow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Russow in 1961 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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