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Reshall Family History

Reshall 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: Rishell, Voshall, Newhall, Westall, Rendall, Mehall, Shall, Pershall

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reshall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Reshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reshall 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Reshall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Reshall. For the veterans among your Reshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reshall lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Reshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reshall in 1980 was 85, and 102 in 2003.

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