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Rostenbach Family History

Rostenbach 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: Rosenbach, Rothenbach, Prestenbach, Rockenbach, Steinbach

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Where is the Rostenbach family from?

You can see how Rostenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rostenbach families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rostenbach's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rostenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rostenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rostenbach. 100% of Rostenbach 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Rostenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostenbach 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rostenbach. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rostenbach. For the veterans among your Rostenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostenbach lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rostenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rostenbach in 1950 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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