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Resavage Family History

Resavage 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: Savage, Ramage, Sauvage, Lestage, Lesage, Salvage, Prestage, Selvage

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Where is the Resavage family from?

You can see how Resavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Resavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Resavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Resavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Resavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Resavage. 100% of Resavage men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Resavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resavage 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 Resavage. 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 76 military records available for the last name Resavage. For the veterans among your Resavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resavage lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Resavage in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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