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Resteau Family History

Resteau 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: Fecteau, Rester, Resta, Reneau, Ristau, Restad, Berteau, Russeau

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Where is the Resteau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resteau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Resteau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Resteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resteau 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 Resteau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Resteau. For the veterans among your Resteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resteau lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Resteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Resteau in 1988 was 92, and 77 in 2002.

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