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Rostofer Family History

Rostofer 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: Roster, Stofer, Oster, Ostler, Storer, Koster, Doster, Coster, Roser

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Where is the Rostofer family from?

You can see how Rostofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rostofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rostofer families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Rostofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rostofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostofer 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 Rostofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rostofer. 100% of Rostofer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rostofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Rostofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostofer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rostofer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Rostofer. For the veterans among your Rostofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostofer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rostofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rostofer in 1966 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rostofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostofer 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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