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Rostkin Family History

Rostkin 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: Botkin, Ruskin, Hoskin, Raskin, Rosten, Roston, Rossin, Costain

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Where is the Rostkin family from?

You can see how Rostkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostkin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rostkin families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostkin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rostkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostkin 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 4 census records available for the last name Rostkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostkin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rostkin. 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 Rostkin. For the veterans among your Rostkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostkin lifespan?

Average Rostkin life expectancy in 1968 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostkin 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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