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Russiff Family History

Russiff 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: Russi, Russian, Russin, Russ, Reiff, Russett, Stiff, Ruskin, Russell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Russiff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Russiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russiff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Russiff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Russiff. For the veterans among your Russiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russiff lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Russiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Russiff in 1984 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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