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Roessger Family History

Roessger 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: Roessler, Roesser, Roessner, Roessel, Roesler, Rossner, Roeger

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Where is the Roessger family from?

You can see how Roessger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roessger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roessger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roessger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Roessger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roessger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roessger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Roessger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roessger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Roessger. 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 24 military records available for the last name Roessger. For the veterans among your Roessger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roessger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Roessger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roessger in 1977 was 77, and 74 in 1999.

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