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Rostberg Family History

Rostberg 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: Ostberg, Rosberg, Rossberg, Roberg, Risberg, Rosenberg, Westberg

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Where is the Rostberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rostberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rostberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rostberg. 100% of Rostberg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rostberg women worked as a Teacher. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Rostberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostberg 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Rostberg. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rostberg. For the veterans among your Rostberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rostberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rostberg in 1967 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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