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Bornstein Family History

Bornstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Bernstein. Compare Borenstein.

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


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Where is the Bornstein family from?

You can see how Bornstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bornstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Bornstein families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Bornstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bornstein families in 1891.
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What did your Bornstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bornstein. 87% of Bornstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Service
    14%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bornstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornstein 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Bornstein. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bornstein. For the veterans among your Bornstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornstein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bornstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bornstein in 1951 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornstein 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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