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Restan Family History

Restan 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: Reitan, Resta, Restad, Rustan, Ruston, Rosman, Preston, Bressan

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Where is the Restan family from?

You can see how Restan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Restan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Restan family living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Restan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Restan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restan 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 Restan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Restan. 100% of Restan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Restan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Restan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restan 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Restan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Restan. For the veterans among your Restan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Restan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Restan in 1966 was 84, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Restan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restan 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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