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Resener Family History

Resener 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: Resner, Roesener, Rosener, Reisner, Messner, Resendes, Reffner

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Where is the Resener family from?

You can see how Resener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Resener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Resener families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Resener's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Resener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resener 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 498 census records available for the last name Resener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resener 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Resener. 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 121 military records available for the last name Resener. For the veterans among your Resener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Resener in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resener 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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