Russon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Russon

What does the name Russon mean?

The distinguished surname Russon is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It is derived from "Ross," a personal name thought to be Germanic in origin, and refers to "a son of Ross."

Early Origins of the Russon family

The surname Russon was first found in the county of Huntingdonshire, where the Russon family held a family seat from early times. The first bearer of the name was Peter Russessone, who was recorded in 1308.

Early History of the Russon family

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Russon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Russon, Russom, Russesone, Russessone, Rozzossone and many more.

Early Notables of the Russon family

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Russon migration to Australia +

Russon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Henry Russon, English convict from Suffolk, who was transported aboard the "Arab" on July 3, 1822, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Russon (post 1700) +

Jana Russon, well-known American photographer
Leonard H. Russon, American politician, Justice of Utah State Supreme Court, 1994- 2
Dr. Anne Russon, professor of primatology at York University

Sources +

State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Arab voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1822 with 155 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/arab/1822
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html