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Roesel Family History

Roesel Surname Meaning

German (Rösel): diminutive of Rose.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roesel family from?

You can see how Roesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Roesel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Roesel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roesel families in 1880.
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What did your Roesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roesel. 19% of Roesel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Roesel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roesel were Partner and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Watchman
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Partner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Roesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesel 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Roesel. 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 349 military records available for the last name Roesel. For the veterans among your Roesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roesel in 1958 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

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