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Pearlstein Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Perlstein .

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


Similar surnames: Perlstein, Pearson, Pearlman, Perlin, Gerstein, Bernstein, Bergstein

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Where is the Pearlstein family from?

You can see how Pearlstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearlstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearlstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pearlstein families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pearlstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pearlstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearlstein 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 Pearlstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearlstein. 25% of Pearlstein men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Pearlstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearlstein were New Worker and Typist. .

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Manager
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Typist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pearlstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearlstein 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Pearlstein. 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 884 military records available for the last name Pearlstein. For the veterans among your Pearlstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearlstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pearlstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pearlstein in 1954 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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