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Crenstein Family History

Crenstein 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: Orenstein, Greenstein, Gorenstein, Ornstein, Arnstein, Aronstein

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Where is the Crenstein family from?

You can see how Crenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Crenstein family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Crenstein's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Crenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Crenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crenstein 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Crenstein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Crenstein. For the veterans among your Crenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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