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Roessner Name Meaning

German (Rössner): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Rössen in Saxony and former East Prussia. Compare Rossner .

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


Similar surnames: Roesner, Roesener, Rossner, Moessner, Resner, Roessler, Woessner

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Where is the Roessner family from?

You can see how Roessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roessner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Roessner families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Roessner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roessner families in 1880.
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What did your Roessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roessner. 36% of Roessner men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Roessner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roessner were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roessner 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Roessner. 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 486 military records available for the last name Roessner. For the veterans among your Roessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roessner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Roessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Roessner in 1955 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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