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Burshteyn Family History

Burshteyn 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: Burstein, Burston, Bushey, Bursley, Bursey, Burnstein, Epshteyn

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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Burshteyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burshteyn 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Burshteyn. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Burshteyn. For the veterans among your Burshteyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burshteyn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Burshteyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burshteyn in 1981 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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