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Restus Family History

Restus 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: Estus, Rasmus, Reus, Jesus, Mestas, Ress, Reishus, Remus, Rester

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restus 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 Restus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Restus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Restus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Restus. For the veterans among your Restus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restus lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Restus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Restus in 1995 was 78, and 73 in 1996.

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