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Resteigen Family History

Resteigen 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: Bestgen, Stigen, Teigen, Steiger, Westergren, Stegen, Verstegen

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Where is the Resteigen family from?

You can see how Resteigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resteigen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Resteigen family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Resteigen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Resteigen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Resteigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resteigen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Resteigen. 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 Resteigen. For the veterans among your Resteigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resteigen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Resteigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Resteigen in 1964 was 83, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resteigen 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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