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Resinger Family History

Resinger 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: Reisinger, Kesinger, Redinger, Risinger, Reninger, Messinger

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Where is the Resinger family from?

You can see how Resinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Resinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Resinger families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Resinger's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Resinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Resinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Help On Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resinger. 29% of Resinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Resinger women worked as a Help On Farm.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Help On Farm
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Resinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resinger 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Resinger. 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 364 military records available for the last name Resinger. For the veterans among your Resinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Resinger in 1962 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resinger 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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