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Rosthon Family History

Rosthon 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: Roston, Roshon, Rostron, Royston, Ruston, Rolston, Boston, Poston

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Where is the Rosthon family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Rosthon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosthon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rosthon. 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 Rosthon. For the veterans among your Rosthon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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