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Reshaw Family History

Reshaw 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: Deshaw, Renshaw, Redshaw, Shaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Hoshaw, Besaw

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Where is the Reshaw family from?

You can see how Reshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reshaw families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Reshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reshaw. 43% of Reshaw men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Reshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reshaw 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Reshaw. 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 67 military records available for the last name Reshaw. For the veterans among your Reshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reshaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reshaw in 1961 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reshaw 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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