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Russavage Family History

Russavage Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Savage, Ramage, Russman, Sauvage, Rummage, Russian, Ruszala, Salvage

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Where is the Russavage family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russavage 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 Russavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Russavage. 100% of Russavage men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Russavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russavage 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Russavage. 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 23 military records available for the last name Russavage. For the veterans among your Russavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russavage lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Russavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Russavage in 1971 was 65, and 83 in 1999.

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