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Rostron Family History

Rostron Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Rosson

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


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Where is the Rostron family from?

You can see how Rostron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rostron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,648 Rostron families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rostron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rostron families in 1891.
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What did your Rostron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rostron. 13% of Rostron men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Rostron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rostron were Railway Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Painter decorator
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Rostron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostron 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 54,000 immigration records available for the last name Rostron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rostron. For the veterans among your Rostron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rostron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rostron in 1962 was 49, and 48 in 2004.

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