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Resop Family History

Resop Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Resop family from?

You can see how Resop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Resop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Resop families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Resop's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Resop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Resop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resop. 42% of Resop men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Resop women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Resop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resop 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Resop. 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 80 military records available for the last name Resop. For the veterans among your Resop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resop lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Resop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Resop in 1964 was 64, and 57 in 2003.

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