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Rootsten Family History

Rootsten 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: Rosten, Joosten, Wootten, Royston, Rolston, Rutten, Botten, Osten

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Where is the Rootsten family from?

You can see how Rootsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rootsten family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rootsten families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rootsten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rootsten families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rootsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rootsten 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rootsten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rootsten. For the veterans among your Rootsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rootsten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rootsten 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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