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Roenstrater Family History

Roenstrater 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: Rosentreter, Borntrager, Strater, Westrate, Westwater, Rienstra

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Where is the Roenstrater family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Roenstrater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roenstrater 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Roenstrater. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roenstrater. For the veterans among your Roenstrater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roenstrater lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Roenstrater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roenstrater in 1985 was 86, and 72 in 1993.

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