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Resoft Family History

Resoft 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: Rosoff, Resor, Rest, Resop, Rout, Best, Oest, Root, Record, Prescott

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Where is the Resoft family from?

You can see how Resoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resoft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Resoft family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Resoft's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Resoft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resoft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Resoft ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Resoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resoft 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Resoft. 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 43 military records available for the last name Resoft. For the veterans among your Resoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resoft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Resoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Resoft in 1969 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

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