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Roesner Family History

Roesner Surname Meaning

German (mainly Rösner): see Rosner.

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


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Where is the Roesner family from?

You can see how Roesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Roesner families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Roesner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Roesner families in 1880.
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What did your Roesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roesner. 37% of Roesner men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Roesner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roesner were Painter and Houseworker.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Houseworker
    8%

What Roesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesner 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Roesner. 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 883 military records available for the last name Roesner. For the veterans among your Roesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Roesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Roesner in 1953 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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