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Rostie Family History

Rostie 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: Dostie, Rosie, Rossie, Rose, Postle, Droste, Rost, Rosi, Rostad

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Where is the Rostie family from?

You can see how Rostie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rostie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rostie family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rostie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Rostie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rostie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rostie. For the veterans among your Rostie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Rostie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rostie in 1973 was 67, and 40 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostie 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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