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Russy Family History

Russy 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: Russ, Russi, Russo, Russey, Rossy, Ross, Rusak, Rush, Hussey, Buss

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Where is the Russy family from?

You can see how Russy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Russy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Russy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Russy families living in Texas. This was about 61% of all the recorded Russy's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Russy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Russy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Russy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Russy. 50% of Russy women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Russy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Russy 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Russy. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Russy. For the veterans among your Russy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Russy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Russy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Russy in 1966 was 70, and 101 in 2004.

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