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Rostett Family History

Rostett Surname 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: Rosett, Rowett, Russett, Coslett, Foskett, Roseth, Rosten, Anstett

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Where is the Rostett family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rostett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Leather Splitter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rostett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rostett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Rostett. For the veterans among your Rostett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostett lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Rostett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rostett in 1985 was 89, and 96 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostett 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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