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Adlerstein Family History

Adlerstein Surname 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: Adelstein, Alperstein, Wallerstein, Feuerstein, Gallenstein

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Where is the Adlerstein family from?

You can see how Adlerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlerstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Adlerstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Adlerstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlerstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adlerstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlerstein 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 Adlerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adlerstein. 50% of Adlerstein men worked as a 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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Adlerstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Adlerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlerstein 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Adlerstein. 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 140 military records available for the last name Adlerstein. For the veterans among your Adlerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlerstein lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Adlerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Adlerstein in 1949 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adlerstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlerstein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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