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Reesch Family History

Reesch 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: Rensch, Ruesch, Reisch, Heesch, Roesch, Resch, Reusch, Reese, Rasch

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Where is the Reesch family from?

You can see how Reesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Reesch families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Reesch families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reesch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reesch families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesch 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 147 census records available for the last name Reesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesch 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Reesch. 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 37 military records available for the last name Reesch. For the veterans among your Reesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesch lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Reesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reesch in 1982 was 82, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesch 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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