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Russelle Family History

Russelle 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: Russell, Russello, Rousselle, Rosselle, Trussell, Fussell, Rossello

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Where is the Russelle family from?

You can see how Russelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Russelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 16 Russelle families living in Mississippi. This was about 53% of all the recorded Russelle's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Russelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Russelle. 27% of Russelle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Russelle women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Russelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russelle 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Russelle. 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 114 military records available for the last name Russelle. For the veterans among your Russelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russelle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Russelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Russelle in 1969 was 71, and 55 in 1998.

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