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Restell Family History

Restell Surname Meaning

see Restall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Restell family from?

You can see how Restell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Restell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Restell families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Restell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Restell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restell 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 Restell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Restell. 100% of Restell men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Restell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Restell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restell 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Restell. 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 166 military records available for the last name Restell. For the veterans among your Restell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Restell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Restell in 1970 was 82, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restell 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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