Origins of the Russan surname

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    In 1921, most Russans lived in south-wales

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    61 Russan Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Russans

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    Commmon female occupations for Russans in 1921

    None

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Farmers Wife

    3

    Lodging House Keeper

    3

    House Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Russans in 1921

    Shipwright

    20

    Master

    6

    Mate

    6

    Boy

    4

    Farmer

    4

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