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Roesgen Family History

Roesgen 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: Rosen, Roessel, Roesler, Regen, Rosten, Riessen, Roeger, Roeser

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Where is the Roesgen family from?

You can see how Roesgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesgen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roesgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roesgen families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roesgen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Roesgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roesgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Roesgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesgen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Roesgen. 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 73 military records available for the last name Roesgen. For the veterans among your Roesgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Roesgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Roesgen in 1969 was 86, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roesgen 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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