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Russeff Family History

Russeff 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: Russett, Russell, Rueff, Russey, Russel, Russeau, Russek, Hussey

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Where is the Russeff family from?

You can see how Russeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Russeff families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Russeff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Russeff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russeff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Russeff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Russeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russeff 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Russeff. 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 50 military records available for the last name Russeff. For the veterans among your Russeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russeff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Russeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Russeff in 1963 was 68, and 97 in 1997.

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