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Rostant Family History

Rostant 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: Constant, Rosman, Rostad, Rosten, Roston, Rotan, Rossano, Rosano

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Where is the Rostant family from?

You can see how Rostant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rostant families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rostant family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rostant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostant 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 Rostant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rostant. 100% of Rostant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rostant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Rostant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostant 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Rostant. 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 Rostant. For the veterans among your Rostant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostant lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Rostant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rostant in 1985 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostant 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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