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Rostans Family History

Rostans 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: Rosman, Rosas, Costas, Rostad, Rosten, Roston, Groshans, Rotan

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Where is the Rostans family from?

You can see how Rostans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostans family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rostans family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rostans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Rostans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rostans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rostans. For the veterans among your Rostans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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