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Erenstein Family History

Erenstein 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, Bernstein, Einstein, Levenstein, Eisenstein, Hertenstein

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Where is the Erenstein family from?

You can see how Erenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Erenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erenstein 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 Erenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erenstein. 60% of Erenstein 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
    60%
  • Huckster
    40%

What Erenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Erenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erenstein 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Erenstein. 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 35 military records available for the last name Erenstein. For the veterans among your Erenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erenstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Erenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erenstein in 1965 was 77, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erenstein 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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