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Reshke Family History

Reshke Name 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: Reschke, Reske, Beske, Remke, Meske, Teske, Roske, Leske, Raske

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Where is the Reshke family from?

You can see how Reshke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reshke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reshke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Reshke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reshke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reshke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reshke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reshke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reshke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Reshke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reshke 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Reshke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Reshke. For the veterans among your Reshke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reshke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Reshke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reshke in 1975 was 54, and 75 in 2002.

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