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Roissetter Family History

Roissetter 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: Hofstetter, Bissette, Rossetto, Hostetter, Rastetter, Rossetti

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Where is the Roissetter family from?

You can see how Roissetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roissetter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Roissetter families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Roissetter's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Roissetter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roissetter 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 Roissetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roissetter. 100% of Roissetter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roissetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Roissetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roissetter 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Roissetter. 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 28 military records available for the last name Roissetter. For the veterans among your Roissetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roissetter lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roissetter

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