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Reslin Family History

Reslin 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: Heslin, Breslin, Redlin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin, Joslin, Newlin

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Where is the Reslin family from?

You can see how Reslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reslin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reslin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reslin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reslin 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 120 census records available for the last name Reslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reslin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Reslin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Reslin. For the veterans among your Reslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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