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Ressmeyer Family History

Ressmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Westmeyer, Reitmeyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Reitmeier

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Where is the Ressmeyer family from?

You can see how Ressmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ressmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ressmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ressmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ressmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ressmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ressmeyer. 100% of Ressmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ressmeyer women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Ressmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressmeyer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ressmeyer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ressmeyer. For the veterans among your Ressmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ressmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ressmeyer in 1962 was 65, and 69 in 2001.

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