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Resit Family History

Resit 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: Rest, Reis, Best, Oest, Rust, Regis, Reil, Petit, Remis, Risi

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Where is the Resit family from?

You can see how Resit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resit family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Resit families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Resit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Resit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resit 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 29 census records available for the last name Resit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resit 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 Resit. 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 4 military records available for the last name Resit. For the veterans among your Resit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resit lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Resit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Resit in 1974 was 67, and 59 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resit 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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