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Rosthorne Family History

Rosthorne 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: Hawthorne, Osborne, Roston, Goshorn, Cawthorne, Thorne, Hathorne

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Where is the Rosthorne family from?

You can see how Rosthorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosthorne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rosthorne families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosthorne's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rosthorne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Rosthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosthorne 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rosthorne. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rosthorne. For the veterans among your Rosthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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