This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rostat family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rostat Family History

Rostat 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, Rosa, Rota, Rosman, Costa, Rost, Rogstad, Rosas, Rotta

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rostat family from?

You can see how Rostat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rostat family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostat's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rostat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rostat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Rostat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rostat

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rostat. 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.

View all Rostat immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Rostat. For the veterans among your Rostat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rostat military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rostat family history

Discover More

What is the average Rostat lifespan?

Average Rostat life expectancy in 1980 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostat 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rostat family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial