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Resent Family History

Resent 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: Present, Gresens, Bessent, Rosen, Regen, Dement, Reisert, Reisen

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Where is the Resent family from?

You can see how Resent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Resent family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Resent's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Resent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Resent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resent 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Resent. 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 5 military records available for the last name Resent. For the veterans among your Resent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resent lifespan?

Average Resent life expectancy in 1970 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resent 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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