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Rosenstine Family History

Rosenstine Name 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: Rosenstein, Rosenstiel, Howenstine, Rosenstock, Rosenson, Cosentino

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Where is the Rosenstine family from?

You can see how Rosenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rosenstine family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosenstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenstine ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosenstine ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Rosenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenstine 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rosenstine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Rosenstine. For the veterans among your Rosenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenstine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Rosenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosenstine in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 1995.

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