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Resh Family History

Resh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Resch. Americanized form of Slovenian Reš a surname of German origin (see Resch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Resh family from?

You can see how Resh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Resh families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Resh's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Resh families in 1891.
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What did your Resh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Resh. 100% of Resh men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Resh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Resh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Resh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resh 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Resh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Resh. For the veterans among your Resh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Resh in 1962 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resh 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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