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Elstein Family History

Elstein 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: Epstein, Ekstein, Stein, Elston, Holstein, Einstein, Elsen, Alsteen

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Where is the Elstein family from?

You can see how Elstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Elstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Elstein families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saleslady Gowns was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elstein. 50% of Elstein women worked as a Saleslady Gowns.

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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

  • Saleslady Gowns
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Elstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstein 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Elstein. 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 153 military records available for the last name Elstein. For the veterans among your Elstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstein lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Elstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elstein in 1942 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstein 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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