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Resendes Family History

Resendes Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Resende. Compare Recendez Resendis Resendiz and Rezendes.

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


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Where is the Resendes family from?

You can see how Resendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resendes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Resendes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Resendes family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Resendes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Resendes families in 1911.
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What did your Resendes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Resendes. 60% of Resendes men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Resendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resendes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Resendes. 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 224 military records available for the last name Resendes. For the veterans among your Resendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resendes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Resendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Resendes in 1952 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resendes 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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