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Rostowski Family History

Rostowski 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: Rostkowski, Ostrowski, Osowski, Kosowski, Sosnowski, Chrostowski

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Where is the Rostowski family from?

You can see how Rostowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostowski family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rostowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rostowski families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostowski's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rostowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostowski 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 Rostowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rostowski. 34% of Rostowski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Ice Peddler
    34%

What Rostowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Rostowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostowski 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Rostowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Rostowski. For the veterans among your Rostowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rostowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rostowski in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostowski 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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