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Resner Family History

Resner Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of the occupational name Resler or an altered form of Rösner (see Roesner).

It may also refer to Rössner (see Roessner).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Resner family from?

You can see how Resner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Resner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Resner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Resner families in 1891.
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What did your Resner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resner. 32% of Resner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Resner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resner were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Resner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resner 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Resner. 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 376 military records available for the last name Resner. For the veterans among your Resner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Resner in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resner 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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