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Rostmeyer Family History

Rostmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer, Rustemeyer, Rodemeyer, Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer

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Where is the Rostmeyer family from?

You can see how Rostmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rostmeyer family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rostmeyer's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rostmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rostmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rostmeyer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rostmeyer. For the veterans among your Rostmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Rostmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rostmeyer in 1965 was 70, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostmeyer 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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