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Resney Family History

Resney 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: Reaney, Resner, Reney, Radney, Reisner, Cerney, Heaney, Rodney

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Where is the Resney family from?

You can see how Resney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Resney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Resney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Resney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Resney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Resney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Resney. 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 Resney. For the veterans among your Resney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Resney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Resney in 1969 was 74, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resney 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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