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Ressl Family History

Ressl Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ress, Ressel, Ressa, Ross, Reis, Real, Ness, Russ, Kress, Kessel

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Where is the Ressl family from?

You can see how Ressl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ressl family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ressl's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Ressl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ressl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ressl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ressl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Ressl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Ressl. For the veterans among your Ressl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ressl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ressl in 1972 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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