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Ressen Family History

Ressen 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, Jessen, Kessen, Riessen, Resser, Nessen, Hessen, Reisen

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Where is the Ressen family from?

You can see how Ressen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ressen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ressen families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ressen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ressen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Ressen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ressen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ressen. For the veterans among your Ressen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ressen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ressen in 1971 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ressen 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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