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Resendez Family History

Resendez Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Reséndez): variant of Reséndiz (see Resendiz).

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


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Where is the Resendez family from?

You can see how Resendez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resendez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Resendez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Resendez families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Resendez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Resendez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resendez 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 Resendez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resendez. 49% of Resendez men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Resendez women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resendez were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Resendez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resendez 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 Resendez. 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 817 military records available for the last name Resendez. For the veterans among your Resendez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resendez lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Resendez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Resendez in 1949 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resendez 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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