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Resk Family History

Resk 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: Ress, Reek, Reck, Renk, Risk, Rusk, Resh, Rask, Reik, Reske

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Where is the Resk family from?

You can see how Resk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Resk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Resk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Resk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Resk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resk 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 Resk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resk. 50% of Resk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Resk women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Resk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Resk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resk 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Resk. 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 70 military records available for the last name Resk. For the veterans among your Resk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resk lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Resk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Resk in 1971 was 66, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resk 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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