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Roesly Family History

Roesly 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: Hoesly, Roesler, Rousey, Rossey, Roes, Roels, Roeser, Rohaly, Rowsey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roesly 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 67 census records available for the last name Roesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roesly. 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 21 military records available for the last name Roesly. For the veterans among your Roesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roesly in 1966 was 92, and 63 in 2004.

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