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Resnikoff Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): westernized form of Reznikov and Resnikov patronymics from Reznik and Resnik ‘ritual slaughterer’.

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


Similar surnames: Melnikoff, Resnik, Reznikov, Rubinoff, Reznik, Danoff, Kossoff

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Where is the Resnikoff family from?

You can see how Resnikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resnikoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Resnikoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Resnikoff families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Resnikoff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Resnikoff families in 1911.
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What did your Resnikoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resnikoff. 15% of Resnikoff men worked as a Manager and 23% of Resnikoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resnikoff were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Manager
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Typist
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Resnikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resnikoff 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Resnikoff. 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 252 military records available for the last name Resnikoff. For the veterans among your Resnikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resnikoff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Resnikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Resnikoff in 1952 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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