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Reessler Family History

Reessler 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: Roessler, Ressler, Dressler, Tessler, Reusser, Baessler, Fessler

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Where is the Reessler family from?

You can see how Reessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reessler family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Reessler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reessler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reessler families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Reessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reessler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Reessler. 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 1 military records available for the last name Reessler. For the veterans among your Reessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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