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Russner Family History

Russner 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: Rossner, Russler, Fussner, Reisner, Reusser, Messner, Rosner, Rusher

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Where is the Russner family from?

You can see how Russner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Russner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Russner families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Russner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Russner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Russner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Russner. 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 112 military records available for the last name Russner. For the veterans among your Russner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Russner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Russner in 1967 was 74, and 68 in 1997.

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