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Ressmann Family History

Ressmann 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: Rossmann, Tessmann, Rehmann, Russman, Rosemann, Pressman, Messman

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Where is the Ressmann family from?

You can see how Ressmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ressmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ressmann families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ressmann's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ressmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ressmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ressmann. 60% of Ressmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Ressmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressmann 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ressmann. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ressmann. For the veterans among your Ressmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ressmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ressmann in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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