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Reshetar Family History

Reshetar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Rešetár. Croatian and Slovenian Rešetar (see Resetar) are cognates of Rusyn.

This name is an occupational designation derived from reshetar, meaning ‘sieve maker’.

It reflects both the linguistic and cultural connections among the Slovak, Rusyn, Croatian, and Slovenian communities.

Such occupational names often provide insight into the trades and crafts that were prevalent in historical contexts.

To further understand this name, one can also compare it with related terms like Resetar.

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


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Where is the Reshetar family from?

You can see how Reshetar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reshetar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Reshetar families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reshetar's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Reshetar families in 1920.
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What did your Reshetar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reshetar. 67% of Reshetar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reshetar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reshetar were Carpenter and Seamer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamer
    50%

What Reshetar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Reshetar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reshetar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Reshetar. 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 65 military records available for the last name Reshetar. For the veterans among your Reshetar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reshetar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reshetar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reshetar in 1964 was 62, and 68 in 2003.

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