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Ressnick Family History

Ressnick 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: Resnick, Rasnick, Messick, Resnik, Bresnick, Rennick, Renick, Lesnick

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Where is the Ressnick family from?

You can see how Ressnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ressnick family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ressnick family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ressnick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ressnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ressnick 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 70 census records available for the last name Ressnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ressnick 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ressnick. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ressnick. For the veterans among your Ressnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ressnick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Ressnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ressnick in 1972 was 85, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ressnick 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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