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Rostins Family History

Rostins 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: Rosten, Rosing, Roston, Oosting, Ristine, Hoskins, Rossin, Rossing

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Where is the Rostins family from?

You can see how Rostins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rostins families living in Worcestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rostins's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Rostins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Rostins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rostins. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rostins. For the veterans among your Rostins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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