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Russ Family History
Russ Genealogy & Family TreeRuss is an English name from Devon, England, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Old French le rous which means "redhead." The earliest known ancestor--Wilkin Rous--was recorded in 1225. The family motto is Vescitur Christo which means "He feeds on Christ."
Other spellings of the name include "Rous," "Rouse," and "Rowse." Notable people with the surname include American actor Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager, Live Free or Die Hard, Samantha Who), American actor William Russ (Boy Meets World, American History X, The Right Stuff), and American composer Patrick Russ (King Kong, Spider-Man 3, The Day After Tomorrow). The first Russ to come to America was Alester Russ in Maryland in 1651.
Russ Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Derrick Philip (Dick) Russ -- --, 1923 May 30, 1970
- Albert E. Russ -- --, 1864 December 0, 1921 New York
- Mary Mildred Russ -- --, 1920
- Nellis Russ North Carolina
- Thomas Russ -- --, 1648 Massachusetts
Russ Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Jonathan Russ -- --, 1674 December 0, 1726 Massachusetts
- Thomas Russ -- --, 1747 December 0, 1818 North Carolina
- Hugh Russ -- --, 1814 December 0, 1865 South Carolina
- Alice Russ -- --, 1868 August 0, 1897 Tennessee
- Carolyn Ham Russ -- --, 1923 March 29, 1983 Alabama
