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Roesig Family History

Roesig 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: Roerig, Koenig, Rosi, Rosing, Roehrig, Rossin, Hoenig, Roes, Reisig

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Where is the Roesig family from?

You can see how Roesig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roesig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roesig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roesig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roesig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roesig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Roesig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesig 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Roesig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Roesig. For the veterans among your Roesig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Roesig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Roesig in 1970 was 85, and 55 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roesig 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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