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Reskus Family History

Reskus 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: Rasmus, Reus, Jesus, Ress, Reishus, Remus, Redus, Rimkus, Readus

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Where is the Reskus family from?

You can see how Reskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reskus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reskus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reskus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reskus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reskus families in 1880.
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What did your Reskus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Reskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reskus 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 Reskus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reskus. For the veterans among your Reskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reskus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Reskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reskus in 1957 was 55, and 86 in 1996.

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