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Resca Family History

Resca Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Resta, Ressa, Resch, Rosa, Reza, Rasch, Reach, Rensch, Esch, Testa

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Where is the Resca family from?

You can see how Resca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Resca families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Resca's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Resca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resca 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 Resca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resca. 100% of Resca men worked as a Shipper and 100% of Resca women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Shipper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Resca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Resca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resca 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Resca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Resca. For the veterans among your Resca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Resca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Resca in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resca 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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