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Rosterne Family History

Rosterne Surname Meaning

see Rawsthorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rosterne family from?

You can see how Rosterne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosterne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Rosterne families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Rosterne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rosterne families in 1891.
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What did your Rosterne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rosterne. 100% of Rosterne 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 Rosterne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Rosterne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosterne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rosterne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosterne. For the veterans among your Rosterne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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