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Resker Family History

Resker 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: Recker, Reker, Resser, Rester, Resner, Renker, Resler, Reser, Mesker

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Where is the Resker family from?

You can see how Resker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Resker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Resker families living in Surrey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Resker's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Resker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resker 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 Resker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Resker. 100% of Resker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Resker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Resker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resker 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Resker. 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 32 military records available for the last name Resker. For the veterans among your Resker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Resker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Resker in 1969 was 71, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resker 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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