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Resteven Family History

Resteven 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: Steven, Esteve, Esteves, Estevez, Steen, Westen, Alsteen, Keeven

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Where is the Resteven family from?

You can see how Resteven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resteven family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Resteven families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Resteven's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Resteven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resteven 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 36 census records available for the last name Resteven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resteven 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Resteven. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Resteven. For the veterans among your Resteven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resteven lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resteven 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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