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Rostedt Family History

Rostedt 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: Rostad, Rosten, Roster, Mostert, Rostek, Rosett, Hustedt, Rotert

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Where is the Rostedt family from?

You can see how Rostedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rostedt family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Rostedt's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Rostedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostedt 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 Rostedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rostedt. 60% of Rostedt men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Rostedt women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rostedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Rostedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostedt 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Rostedt. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rostedt. For the veterans among your Rostedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rostedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rostedt in 1965 was 79, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostedt 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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