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Restau Family History

Restau 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: Resta, Ristau, Restad, Testa, Mestas, Sestak, Rostad, Cresta, Festa

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Where is the Restau family from?

You can see how Restau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Restau families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Restau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Restau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restau 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 178 census records available for the last name Restau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restau 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Restau. 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 69 military records available for the last name Restau. For the veterans among your Restau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Restau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Restau in 1966 was 80, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restau 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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