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Rostick Family History

Rostick 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: Kostick, Bostick, Rasnick, Rosich, Bostic, Fosdick, Rolnick, Rosiek

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Where is the Rostick family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rostick. 75% of Rostick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rostick women worked as a Cook.

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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
    75%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Rostick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Rostick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostick 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rostick. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rostick. For the veterans among your Rostick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rostick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rostick in 1962 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostick 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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