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Resner Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of the occupational name Resler or an altered form of Rösner (see Roesner ) or Rössner (see Roessner ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rasner, Reisner, Renner, Rosner, Reasner, Redner, Lesner, Risner

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Where is the Resner family from?

You can see how Resner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Resner family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Resner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Resner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Resner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resner. 32% of Resner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Resner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resner were Salesman and 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Resner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resner 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Resner. 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 376 military records available for the last name Resner. For the veterans among your Resner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Resner in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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