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Ressie Family History

Ressie 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: Jessie, Rossie, Reese, Jesse, Leslie, Russi, Reekie, Ress, Ressel

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Where is the Ressie family from?

You can see how Ressie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ressie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Ressie families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ressie's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ressie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ressie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ressie. 100% of Ressie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ressie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Ressie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressie 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ressie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ressie. For the veterans among your Ressie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Ressie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ressie in 1960 was 28, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ressie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ressie 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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