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Reszek Family History

Reszek 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: Rezek, Reczek, Rozek, Bezek, Reek, Ressel, Retzer, Groszek, Ruzek

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Where is the Reszek family from?

You can see how Reszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reszek family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reszek's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Reszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reszek 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 11 census records available for the last name Reszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reszek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reszek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Reszek. For the veterans among your Reszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reszek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Reszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reszek in 1985 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reszek 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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