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Roeseler Family History

Roeseler Surname Meaning

German (mainly Röseler): variant of Rösler (see Roesler).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roeseler family from?

You can see how Roeseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeseler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roeseler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Roeseler families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roeseler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Roeseler families in 1891.
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What did your Roeseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roeseler. 35% of Roeseler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%

What Roeseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Roeseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeseler 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Roeseler. 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 342 military records available for the last name Roeseler. For the veterans among your Roeseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeseler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roeseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roeseler in 1960 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeseler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeseler 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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