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Russam Family History

Russam Name Meaning

see Russum .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Rubsam, Russak, Russum, Russom, Russaw, Rusak, Russ, Russman, Russi

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Where is the Russam family from?

You can see how Russam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Russam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Russam families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Russam's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Russam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Russam. 100% of Russam men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 100% of Russam 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Russam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russam 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Russam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Russam. For the veterans among your Russam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russam lifespan?

Average Russam life expectancy in 1996 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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