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Reznick Family History

Reznick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Reznik ‘ritual slaughterer’ and also of Czech Řezník or Slovak Rezník ‘butcher’.

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


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Where is the Reznick family from?

You can see how Reznick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reznick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Reznick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Reznick families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reznick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reznick families in 1911.
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What did your Reznick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reznick. 20% of Reznick men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reznick women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reznick were Clerk and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Reznick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reznick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reznick 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Reznick. 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 491 military records available for the last name Reznick. For the veterans among your Reznick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reznick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Reznick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reznick in 1947 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reznick 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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