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Rosteck Family History

Rosteck 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: Rostek, Rosten, Osbeck, Robeck, Kostick, Rosiek, Bostock, Steck

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Where is the Rosteck family from?

You can see how Rosteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosteck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosteck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rosteck family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosteck's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Rosteck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosteck 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 Rosteck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosteck. 60% of Rosteck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Rosteck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Rosteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosteck 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Rosteck. 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 171 military records available for the last name Rosteck. For the veterans among your Rosteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosteck lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rosteck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rosteck in 1952 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosteck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosteck 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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