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Russ Family History

Russ Genealogy & Family Tree

Russ 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.

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Russ Birth Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Thomas Russ -- --, 1490 December 0, 1565
  • Mary Russ -- --, 1667 February 25, 1731 Massachusetts
  • John Russ -- --, 1641 March 4, 1691 Massachusetts
  • Andrew Russ -- --, 1665 December 0, 1715 Massachusetts Bay Colony
  • Abbie Weaver Russ -- --, 1916 December 10, 1955 Oklahoma
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