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Rostro Family History

Rostro Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from rostro ‘face’ (from Latin rostrum ‘beak’ snout’) probably applied to someone with some facial peculiarities.

This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


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You can see how Rostro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rostro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rostro families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rostro's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rostro families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Rostro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostro 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rostro. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rostro. For the veterans among your Rostro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostro lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rostro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rostro in 1969 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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