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Russoff Family History

Russoff 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: Rosoff, Russo, Kossoff, Rudloff, Ruoff, Russow, Russom, Russon

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Where is the Russoff family from?

You can see how Russoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Russoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Russoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Russoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Russoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Russoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russoff 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Russoff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Russoff. For the veterans among your Russoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Russoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Russoff in 1970 was 87, and 68 in 1986.

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