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Restler Family History

Restler 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: Ressler, Rester, Nestler, Resler, Rettler, Kestler, Ostler, Esther

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Where is the Restler family from?

You can see how Restler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Restler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Restler families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Restler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Restler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Restler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Restler. 100% of Restler women worked as a Private Means. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Restler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Restler. 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 95 military records available for the last name Restler. For the veterans among your Restler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restler lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Restler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Restler in 1988 was 80, and 98 in 2001.

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