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Rosstedt Family History

Rosstedt 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: Russett, Rogstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Rossner, Rosten, Rossey, Rossell

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Where is the Rosstedt family from?

You can see how Rosstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosstedt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rosstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosstedt 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 10 census records available for the last name Rosstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosstedt 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 Rosstedt. 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 Rosstedt. For the veterans among your Rosstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosstedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rosstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rosstedt in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosstedt 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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