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Russwurm Family History

Russwurm 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: Russum, Russler, Rossum, Russom, Russ, Russett, Dussault, Reusser

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Where is the Russwurm family from?

You can see how Russwurm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russwurm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Russwurm families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Russwurm families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Russwurm's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Russwurm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russwurm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russwurm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Russwurm. 43% of Russwurm men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Russwurm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russwurm 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Russwurm. 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 789 military records available for the last name Russwurm. For the veterans among your Russwurm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russwurm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Russwurm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Russwurm in 1961 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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