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Resum Family History

Resum 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: Reum, Rehm, Ranum, Reus, Jesus, Ress, Reaume, Sum, Remus, Veum

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Where is the Resum family from?

You can see how Resum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Resum family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Resum's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Resum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resum 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 39 census records available for the last name Resum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Resum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Resum. For the veterans among your Resum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Resum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Resum in 1981 was 90, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resum 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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