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Roistacher Family History

Roistacher 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: Mosbacher, Roscher, Rohrbacher, Rosacker, Risher, Witcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Roistacher family from?

You can see how Roistacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roistacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roistacher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roistacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roistacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roistacher 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 122 census records available for the last name Roistacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roistacher 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Roistacher. 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 32 military records available for the last name Roistacher. For the veterans among your Roistacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roistacher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Roistacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roistacher in 1969 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roistacher 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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