Resh Family History

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Resh Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Resch. Americanized spelling of Slovenian Reš, of unexplained meaning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rash, Rosh, Lesh, Esh, Mesh, Rish, Gresh, Fresh, Reeh, Bess

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Resh Family Origin

Where is the Resh family from?

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You can see how Resh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resh families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Resh families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Resh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Resh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Resh Family Occupations

What did your Resh ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Resh occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Resh's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Resh family was Blacksmith. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Resh.

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  • Farmer

    26%

  • Laborer

    22%

  • Keeping House

    6%

  • Blacksmith

    3%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Resh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Resh Historical Records

What Resh family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Resh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Resh. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Resh. For the veterans among your Resh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Resh Life Expectancy

What is the average Resh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Resh in 1962 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resh 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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