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Resterson Family History

Resterson 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: Kesterson, Peterson, Reierson, Estenson, Petterson, Jesperson

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Where is the Resterson family from?

You can see how Resterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resterson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Resterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Resterson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Resterson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Resterson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Resterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resterson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Resterson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Resterson. For the veterans among your Resterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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