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Rezendes Family History

Rezendes Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Resendes.

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


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Where is the Rezendes family from?

You can see how Rezendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rezendes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 43 Rezendes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rezendes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rezendes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rezendes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rezendes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rezendes. 30% of Rezendes men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rezendes women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rezendes were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rezendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rezendes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rezendes. 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 956 military records available for the last name Rezendes. For the veterans among your Rezendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rezendes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rezendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rezendes in 1950 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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