Resh Family History

Resh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Resch. Americanized form of Slovenian Reš a surname of German origin (see Resch).

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

Similar surnames: Rash, Rosh, Lesh, Esh, Mesh, Rish, Gresh, Fresh, Reeh, Bess

31,000 record(s) for Resh

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
308	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
15K	Member Trees

Where is the Resh family from?

You can see how Resh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Resh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Resh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Resh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Resh families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Resh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resh. 20% of Resh men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Resh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Resh were Truck driver and New worker.

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

20%

Farmer

17%

Salesman

9%

Truck driver

9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housework

14%

Stenographer

12%

Housekeeper

12%

New worker

9%

What Resh family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Resh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 308 immigration records available for the last name Resh. 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.

Military Records

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

What is the average Resh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Resh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Resh in 1962 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resh 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.