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Ressey Family History

Ressey 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: Ressel, Pressey, Vessey, Bessey, Resser, Rossey, Hessey, Cressey

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Where is the Ressey family from?

You can see how Ressey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Ressey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ressey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ressey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ressey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Ressey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ressey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ressey. For the veterans among your Ressey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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