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Rostar Family History

Rostar 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: Rostad, Roster, Rosar, Rotar, Oster, Rosa, Rota, Koster, Kosar, Star

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Where is the Rostar family from?

You can see how Rostar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rostar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rostar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rostar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rostar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rostar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostar 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Rostar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rostar. For the veterans among your Rostar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Rostar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rostar in 1970 was 64, and 70 in 1998.

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