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Resig Family History

Resig 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: Reisig, Redig, Reis, Feig, Regis, Reil, Remis, Risi, Teig, Rosi

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Where is the Resig family from?

You can see how Resig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Resig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Resig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Resig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Resig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resig 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 Resig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resig. 40% of Resig men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Resig women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Machinist
    40%
  • Farm Work
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Jobber
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Resig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Resig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resig 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Resig. 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 89 military records available for the last name Resig. For the veterans among your Resig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Resig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Resig in 1958 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resig 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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