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Rostal Family History

Rostal 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: Rostad, Rosal, Dostal, Postal, Kostal, Rosa, Postel, Rota, Rosman

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Where is the Rostal family from?

You can see how Rostal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rostal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rostal families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rostal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rostal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostal 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 Rostal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rostal. 50% of Rostal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rostal women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rostal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Rostal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostal 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rostal. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rostal. For the veterans among your Rostal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rostal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rostal in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostal 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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