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Resnes Family History

Resnes 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: Resner, Reines, Reisner, Raines, Resendes, Ress, Remes, Ressel

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Where is the Resnes family from?

You can see how Resnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Resnes family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Resnes's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Resnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Resnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resnes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Resnes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Resnes. For the veterans among your Resnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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