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Restorff Family History

Restorff 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: Nestor, Rosoff, Stoff, Kristoff, Reisdorf, Westhoff, Orendorff

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Where is the Restorff family from?

You can see how Restorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Restorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Restorff families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Restorff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Restorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Restorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restorff 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Restorff. 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 960 military records available for the last name Restorff. For the veterans among your Restorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restorff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Restorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Restorff in 1966 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restorff 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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