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Restall Family History

Restall Surname Meaning

From the Old French and Middle English personal name Restald Restolt, a Frankish form of Continental Germanic Restold Restald, of which the first element is of uncertain (perhaps Celtic) origin.

The second element is *wald- meaning ‘power(ful)’.

This etymology reflects the complexities of name origins in different linguistic and cultural contexts.

Understanding these origins can provide insight into historical connections between languages.

See Rest for further reference.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Restall family from?

You can see how Restall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Restall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Restall families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Restall's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Restall families in 1891.
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What did your Restall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Restall. 24% of Restall men worked as a Plasterer and 83% of Restall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Restall were Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Plasterer
    24%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    24%
  • Lorry Driver
    24%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Restall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restall 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Restall. 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 720 military records available for the last name Restall. For the veterans among your Restall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restall lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Restall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Restall in 1945 was 31, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restall 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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