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Resson Family History

Resson 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: Rosson, Presson, Remson, Tesson, Esson, Besson, Reason, Nesson

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Where is the Resson family from?

You can see how Resson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Resson families living in Midlothian. This was about 33% of all the recorded Resson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Resson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Resson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ray Stripper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Resson. 100% of Resson men worked as a Ray Stripper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ray Stripper
    100%

What Resson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Resson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resson 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Resson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Resson. For the veterans among your Resson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resson lifespan?

Average Resson life expectancy in 1999 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resson 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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