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Rostiter Family History

Rostiter 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: Rossiter, Rotter, Rottier, Roster, Rossier, Rosier, Postier, Oster

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Where is the Rostiter family from?

You can see how Rostiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostiter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rostiter family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostiter's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Rostiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostiter 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 13 census records available for the last name Rostiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostiter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rostiter. 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 Rostiter. For the veterans among your Rostiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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