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Beirstein Family History

Beirstein 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: Beilstein, Berstein, Bernstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Beirstein family from?

You can see how Beirstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beirstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beirstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beirstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beirstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beirstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Beirstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beirstein 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Beirstein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Beirstein. For the veterans among your Beirstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beirstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Beirstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beirstein in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beirstein 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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