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Resco Family History

Resco 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: Esco, Vesco, Rusco, Besco, Resto, Resch, Fresco, Rasco, Aresco, Raso

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Where is the Resco family from?

You can see how Resco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Resco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Resco families living in Rhode Island. This was about 34% of all the recorded Resco's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Resco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Resco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resco. 34% of Resco men worked as a Farming and 34% of Resco women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resco were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    17%

What Resco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Resco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resco 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Resco. 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 107 military records available for the last name Resco. For the veterans among your Resco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resco lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Resco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Resco in 1969 was 57, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resco 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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