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Resell Family History

Resell 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: Gesell, Rosell, Revell, Redell, Jewell, Sell, Rishell, Redel, Hensell

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Where is the Resell family from?

You can see how Resell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Resell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Resell families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Resell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Resell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resell 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 Resell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Resell. 100% of Resell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Resell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resell 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Resell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Resell. For the veterans among your Resell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Resell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Resell in 1962 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resell 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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