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Roesman Family History

Roesman 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: Rosman, Reesman, Rossman, Roetman, Osman, Crossman, Kosman, Roman

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Where is the Roesman family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roesman. 100% of Roesman men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Roesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Roesman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roesman. For the veterans among your Roesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roesman

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