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Rosthorn Family History

Rosthorn Surname Meaning

see Rawsthorn.

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


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Where is the Rosthorn family from?

You can see how Rosthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosthorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rosthorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rosthorn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosthorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rosthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Rosthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosthorn. 100% of Rosthorn men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Rosthorn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rosthorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Rosthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosthorn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rosthorn. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rosthorn. For the veterans among your Rosthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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