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Ressell Family History

Ressell 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: Russell, Ressel, Rossell, Vessell, Hessell, Kessell, Wessell

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Where is the Ressell family from?

You can see how Ressell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ressell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Ressell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ressell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ressell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressell 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 Ressell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ressell. 31% of Ressell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ressell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ressell were Farming and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Ressell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ressell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressell 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Ressell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Ressell. For the veterans among your Ressell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ressell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ressell in 1968 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ressell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ressell 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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