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Rescoe Family History

Rescoe 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: Roscoe, Escoe, Rascoe, Ruscoe, Briscoe, Esco, Vesco, Rusco, Rosche

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Where is the Rescoe family from?

You can see how Rescoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rescoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rescoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rescoe families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rescoe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rescoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rescoe 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 Rescoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rescoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Rescoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rescoe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rescoe. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rescoe. For the veterans among your Rescoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rescoe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rescoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rescoe in 1968 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rescoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rescoe 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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