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Resh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Resch . Americanized form of Slovenian Reš a surname of German origin (see Resch ).

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


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

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Where is the Resh family from?

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 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.

What did your Resh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resh. 20% of Resh men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Resh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resh were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 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 Lists

There are 308 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 Cards

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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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.

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