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Roessgen Family History

Roessgen 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: Roessel, Riessen, Roessler, Rossen, Roesser, Roessner, Hoeschen

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Where is the Roessgen family from?

You can see how Roessgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roessgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roessgen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roessgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roessgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roessgen 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 18 census records available for the last name Roessgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roessgen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roessgen. 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 Roessgen. For the veterans among your Roessgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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