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Alperstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern with the addition of German Stein ‘rock’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alperin, Saperstein, Alpert, Hammerstein, Falkenstein, Adelstein

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Where is the Alperstein family from?

You can see how Alperstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alperstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alperstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Alperstein families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Alperstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alperstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alperstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alperstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alperstein. 23% of Alperstein men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Alperstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alperstein were Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Alperstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alperstein 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Alperstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Alperstein. For the veterans among your Alperstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alperstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Alperstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alperstein in 1957 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

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