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Roste Family History

Roste 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: Rose, Droste, Rost, Rosten, Roske, Toste, Roster, Rosse, Rosete

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Where is the Roste family from?

You can see how Roste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roste family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Roste families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roste's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roste families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roste 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 Roste ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roste. 43% of Roste men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Grain Buyer
    29%

What Roste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Roste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roste 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Roste. 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 55 military records available for the last name Roste. For the veterans among your Roste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roste lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roste in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roste 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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