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Resich Family History

Resich 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: Rosich, Reich, Rebich, Mesich, Resch, Rich, Rodich, Rasch, Reach

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Where is the Resich family from?

You can see how Resich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Resich family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Resich's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Resich families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Resich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Resich. 100% of Resich men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Resich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Resich. 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 34 military records available for the last name Resich. For the veterans among your Resich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Resich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Resich in 1970 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resich 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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