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Reznik Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a Jewish ritual slaughterer from Yiddish reznik (of Slavic origin; compare below). Compare Reznick Resnick and Resnik . Czech (Řezník) and Slovak (Rezník): from Czech řezník Slovak archaic (of Czech origin) rezník an occupational name for a butcher. Compare Resnick and Reznick .

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


Similar surnames: Resnik, Melnik, Reznick, Reznikov, Lennick, Lesnik, Benik, Rudnik

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Where is the Reznik family from?

You can see how Reznik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reznik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Reznik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Reznik families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Reznik's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Reznik families in 1911.
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What did your Reznik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reznik. 100% of Reznik men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reznik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reznik 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reznik. 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 423 military records available for the last name Reznik. For the veterans among your Reznik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reznik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reznik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reznik in 1957 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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