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Rostker Family History

Rostker 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: Roster, Oster, Ostler, Koster, Doster, Coster, Roker, Rocker, Roser

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Where is the Rostker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rostker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rostker. 100% of Rostker men worked as a Partner.

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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 1940

  • Partner
    100%

What Rostker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Rostker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostker 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rostker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rostker. For the veterans among your Rostker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Rostker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rostker in 1959 was 58, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostker 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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