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Erbstein Family History

Erbstein 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: Bernstein, Einstein, Eckstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Epstein, Ornstein

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Where is the Erbstein family from?

You can see how Erbstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Erbstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Erbstein families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Erbstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erbstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbstein 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 Erbstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erbstein. 100% of Erbstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Erbstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Erbstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbstein 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Erbstein. 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 86 military records available for the last name Erbstein. For the veterans among your Erbstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erbstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Erbstein in 1966 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erbstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erbstein 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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