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Raessler Family History

Raessler Surname 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: Baessler, Roessler, Ressler, Haessler, Dressler, Tessler, Fessler

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Where is the Raessler family from?

You can see how Raessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raessler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Raessler family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raessler's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Raessler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raessler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raessler. 100% of Raessler men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Raessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Raessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raessler 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Raessler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Raessler. For the veterans among your Raessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raessler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Raessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raessler in 1956 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raessler 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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