Origins of the Rus surname

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    In 1921, most Ruses lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Rus first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Ruses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ruses in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Farmer Daughter

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Board School Teacher

    2

    Boarding House

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ruses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    16

    Collier

    6

    Coalminer

    4

    Farmers Son

    4

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

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