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Rostanka Family History

Rostanka 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: Costanza, Rosania, Rosman, Fontana, Bosanko, Rostad, Rosten, Kostka

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Where is the Rostanka family from?

You can see how Rostanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostanka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rostanka family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rostanka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Rostanka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Rostanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostanka 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 Rostanka. 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 Rostanka. For the veterans among your Rostanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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