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Resnell Family History

Resnell 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: Pesnell, Presnell, Fennell, Gesell, Rishell, Rosell, Russell, Reddell

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Where is the Resnell family from?

You can see how Resnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Resnell family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Resnell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Resnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resnell 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 Resnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resnell. 100% of Resnell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Resnell women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Resnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resnell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Resnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Resnell. For the veterans among your Resnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resnell

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