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Resseth Family History

Resseth 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: Nesseth, Helseth, Russett, Hesketh, Roseth, Ressel, Resser, Greseth

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Where is the Resseth family from?

You can see how Resseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Resseth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Resseth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Resseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resseth 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 33 census records available for the last name Resseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resseth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Resseth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Resseth. For the veterans among your Resseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resseth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Resseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Resseth in 1971 was 84, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resseth 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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