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Rostowsky Family History

Rostowsky 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: Ostrowsky, Rostkowski, Koslowsky, Ostrowski, Ostrovsky, Osowski

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Where is the Rostowsky family from?

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

What did your Rostowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rostowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostowsky 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Rostowsky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rostowsky. For the veterans among your Rostowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rostowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rostowsky in 1966 was 85, and 94 in 2000.

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