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Restal Family History

Restal 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: Resta, Vestal, Restad, Real, Testa, Regal, Mestas, Westall, Sestak

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Where is the Restal family from?

You can see how Restal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Restal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Restal families living in Radnorshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Restal's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Restal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restal 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 169 census records available for the last name Restal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Restal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Restal. For the veterans among your Restal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restal lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Restal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Restal in 1988 was 74, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restal 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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