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Resley Family History

Resley 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: Wesley, Hesley, Risley, Remley, Resler, Reiley, Presley, Lesley

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Where is the Resley family from?

You can see how Resley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Resley families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Resley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Resley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resley 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 Resley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Resley. 100% of Resley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Resley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resley 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Resley. 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 299 military records available for the last name Resley. For the veterans among your Resley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Resley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Resley in 1958 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resley 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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