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Roesener Family History

Roesener Surname Meaning

German (mainly Rösener): see Rosener.

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


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Where is the Roesener family from?

You can see how Roesener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roesener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Roesener families living in Indiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Roesener's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Roesener families in 1880.
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What did your Roesener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roesener. 55% of Roesener men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Knitter
    15%
  • Farm Helper
    10%
  • Minister
    10%

What Roesener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roesener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesener 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Roesener. 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 473 military records available for the last name Roesener. For the veterans among your Roesener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roesener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roesener in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roesener 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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