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Rezen Family History

Rezen 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: Regen, Rezek, Rozen, Reen, Rezin, Green, Leven, Eden, Reza, Reder

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Where is the Rezen family from?

You can see how Rezen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rezen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rezen families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there were 2 Rezen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rezen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rezen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rezen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rezen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rezen. 100% of Rezen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Rezen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rezen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rezen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rezen. For the veterans among your Rezen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rezen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rezen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rezen in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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