Resch Family History

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Resch Name Meaning

Dutch and German: nickname for a quick, lively person, from Middle Low German rasch ‘quick’, ‘strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rasch, Ruesch, Roesch, Risch, Rusch, Reich, Mesch, Rech, Esch, Rench

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Resch Family Origin

Where is the Resch family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Resch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resch families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Resch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Resch's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Resch families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Resch Family Occupations

    What did your Resch ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Resch occupation in the USA was Farmer. 13% of Resch's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Gardener were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Resch. A less common occupation for the Resch family was Butcher.

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    • Farmer

      13%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Gardener

      5%

    • Butcher

      3%

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

    Resch Historical Records

    What Resch family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Resch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Resch

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Resch. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Resch. For the veterans among your Resch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Resch Life Expectancy

    What is the average Resch lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Resch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Resch in 1945 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resch

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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