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Russelo Family History

Russelo 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, Russel, Trussell, Russett, Fussell, Rassel, Ressel

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Where is the Russelo family from?

You can see how Russelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russelo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Russelo families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Russelo family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Russelo's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Russelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Russelo. 58% of Russelo men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Russelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russelo 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Russelo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Russelo. For the veterans among your Russelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russelo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Russelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Russelo in 1971 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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