Roesler Family History

Roesler Surname Meaning

German (mainly Rösler): occupational name for a rose grower from an agent derivative of Middle High German rōse ‘rose’ or a habitational name for someone who lived at a house named ‘At the Rose’. German (mainly Rösler): variant of Rössler (see Roessler) and in eastern Germany of Resler.

German (mainly Rösler): from an agent derivative of Middle High German rœse ‘pool where hemp and flax were retted’. German (mainly Rösler): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘renown’. Compare Rosler.

Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Rösler): variant of Roessler 2 and Rosler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Rosler, Roessler, Roeser, Rossler, Rossner, Hosler, Roesser, Roemer, Resler, Roeber

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1K	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Roesler family from?

You can see how Roesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roesler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Roesler families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Roesler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roesler families in 1911.

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What did your Roesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roesler. 70% of Roesler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roesler women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Farmer

70%

Laborer

16%

Farm help

16%

Housekeeper

100%

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Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Roesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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There are 1K military records available for the last name Roesler. For the veterans among your Roesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Roesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roesler in 1950 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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Roesler Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Rösler): variant of Roessler 2 and Rosler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Roesler family from?

What did your Roesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roesler. 70% of Roesler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roesler women worked as a Housekeeper.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

70%

Laborer

16%

Farm help

16%

Housekeeper

100%

What Roesler family records will you find?

What is the average Roesler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Roesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roesler in 1950 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

Roesler Family History

Roesler Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Military Records

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