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Resor Family History

Resor Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rasor or Reser.

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


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Where is the Resor family from?

You can see how Resor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Resor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Resor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Resor families in 1911.
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What did your Resor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resor. 30% of Resor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Resor women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Resor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resor 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Resor. 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 543 military records available for the last name Resor. For the veterans among your Resor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Resor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Resor in 1944 was 39, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resor 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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