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Rescher Family History

Rescher 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: Reicher, Reuscher, Drescher, Lescher, Rascher, Recher, Roscher

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Where is the Rescher family from?

You can see how Rescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rescher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rescher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rescher families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rescher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rescher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rescher 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 Rescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rescher. 100% of Rescher 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Rescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rescher 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Rescher. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rescher. For the veterans among your Rescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rescher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rescher in 1969 was 93, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rescher 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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