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Restar Family History

Restar 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: Rester, Resta, Resetar, Restad, Nestor, Tester, Reuter, Star, Bester

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Where is the Restar family from?

You can see how Restar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Restar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Restar's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Restar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restar 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 Restar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Restar. 100% of Restar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Restar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Restar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restar 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Restar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Restar. For the veterans among your Restar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Restar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Restar in 1973 was 91, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Restar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restar 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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