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Reskie Family History

Reskie 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: Reekie, Reske, Leslie, Ruskin, Raskin, Leckie, Beske, Remke, Meske

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Where is the Reskie family from?

You can see how Reskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reskie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Reskie family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reskie's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Reskie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reskie 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 Reskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reskie. 100% of Reskie men worked as a Builders Labourer.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

What Reskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Reskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reskie 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 Reskie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Reskie. For the veterans among your Reskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reskie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Reskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reskie in 1963 was 63, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reskie 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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