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Rostain Family History

Rostain 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: Costain, Rosman, Rostad, Rosten, Roston, Rossin, Rotan, Restaino

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Where is the Rostain family from?

You can see how Rostain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rostain families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rostain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rostain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rostain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Music Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rostain. 100% of Rostain men worked as a Music Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Music Teacher
    100%

What Rostain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Rostain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostain 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rostain. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rostain. For the veterans among your Rostain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostain lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Rostain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rostain in 1973 was 81, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostain 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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