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Rosten Family History

Rosten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rosson. Norwegian (Røsten): habitational name from the farm name Røsten in Østerdal and Gudbrandsdal from rust ‘grove ridge’.

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Rosten in Østerdal and Gudbrandsdal of unexplained etymology.

Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish surnames.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rosten family from?

You can see how Rosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Rosten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rosten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rosten families in 1891.
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What did your Rosten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosten. 100% of Rosten men worked as a Medical Practioner and 100% of Rosten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rosten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosten 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Rosten. 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 423 military records available for the last name Rosten. For the veterans among your Rosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosten lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rosten in 1953 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosten 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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