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Roosth Family History

Roosth 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: Rooth, Roos, Roth, Root, Booth, Rosh, Rost, Roseth, Troost, Routh

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Roosth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roosth. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roosth. For the veterans among your Roosth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Roosth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roosth in 1962 was 53, and 73 in 2000.

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