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Rooseter Family History

Rooseter 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: Roster, Rosete, Roeseler, Royster, Roesener, Wooster, Rossiter

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Where is the Rooseter family from?

You can see how Rooseter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooseter family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rooseter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooseter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rooseter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooseter 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 8 census records available for the last name Rooseter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooseter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rooseter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rooseter. For the veterans among your Rooseter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooseter lifespan?

Average Rooseter life expectancy in 1997 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooseter 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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