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Ressy Family History

Ressy 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: Cressy, Ress, Ressa, Rossy, Ross, Reis, Rey, Ness, Russ, Kress

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Where is the Ressy family from?

You can see how Ressy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ressy family living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ressy's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Ressy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressy 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 Ressy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ressy. 100% of Ressy 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 Ressy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Ressy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressy 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ressy. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ressy. For the veterans among your Ressy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ressy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ressy in 1959 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ressy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ressy 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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