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Restel Family History

Restel 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: Ressel, Kestel, Nestel, Rester, Estel, Eitel, Postel, Keitel, Tester

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Where is the Restel family from?

You can see how Restel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Restel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Restel families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Restel's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Restel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restel 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 286 census records available for the last name Restel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restel 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Restel. 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 108 military records available for the last name Restel. For the veterans among your Restel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Restel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Restel in 1964 was 80, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restel 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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