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Roesbery Family History

Roesbery 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: Roesler, Roeber, Rosberg, Roeser, Riesberg, Roesser, Rossberg

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Where is the Roesbery family from?

You can see how Roesbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesbery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roesbery family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roesbery's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Roesbery families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Roesbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesbery 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Roesbery. 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 18 military records available for the last name Roesbery. For the veterans among your Roesbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesbery lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Roesbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roesbery in 1973 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roesbery 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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