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Brownstein Family History

Brownstein Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and probably also German Braunstein.

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


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Where is the Brownstein family from?

You can see how Brownstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brownstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Brownstein families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brownstein's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Brownstein families in 1891.
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What did your Brownstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brownstein. 100% of Brownstein 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brownstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brownstein. For the veterans among your Brownstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownstein lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brownstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brownstein in 1945 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brownstein 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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