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Reskin Family History

Reskin 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: Ruskin, Raskin, Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Riskin, Eskin, Deskin, Haskin

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Where is the Reskin family from?

You can see how Reskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Reskin families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reskin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reskin. 100% of Reskin men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Reskin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Reskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reskin 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Reskin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Reskin. For the veterans among your Reskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reskin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reskin in 1956 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

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