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Roessel Name Meaning

German (also Rössel): possibly in some cases an occupational name for a horse dealer, from a diminutive of Middle High German röss ‘horse’; otherwise a habitational name from a house named with this word, for example zum weissen Rössl ‘at (the sign of) the little white horse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ressel, Roesser, Kessel, Roessler, Roesler, Roedel, Dressel, Stoessel

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Roessel Family Origin

Where is the Roessel family from?

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You can see how Roessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roessel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roessel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Roessel families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Roessel's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roessel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Roessel Family Occupations

What did your Roessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Roessel occupation in the USA was Baker. 15% of Roessel's were Bakers. Baker, Carpenter and Cartman were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Roessel. A less common occupation for the Roessel family was Clerk In Dry Goods Store.

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  • Baker

    15%

  • Carpenter

    8%

  • Cartman

    8%

  • Clerk In Dry Goods Store

    8%

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

Roessel Historical Records

What Roessel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roessel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Roessel. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Roessel. For the veterans among your Roessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Roessel Life Expectancy

What is the average Roessel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roessel in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roessel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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