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Bershtein Family History

Bershtein 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: Berstein, Bernstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Burstein, Bergstein

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Where is the Bershtein family from?

You can see how Bershtein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershtein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bershtein family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bershtein's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bershtein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bershtein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershtein 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bershtein. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bershtein. For the veterans among your Bershtein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershtein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bershtein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bershtein in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershtein 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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