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Origins of the Rostern surname

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We have a total number of 679 records for people with the last name Rostern.

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Where do most Rosterns live?

In 1921, most Rosterns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rosterns

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 641 records for the Rostern surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Rosterns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rostern first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Rosterns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rosterns in 1921
Cotton Weaver

10

Cotton Winder

6

At Home

4

Bobbin Winder

3

Dressmaker

3

Common Male occupations for Rosterns in 1921
Weaver

8

At Home

5

Blacksmith

3

Clogger

3

Coal Miner

3

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