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Erstein Family History

Erstein 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: Kerstein, Gerstein, Epstein, Herstein, Berstein, Ekstein, Stein

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Where is the Erstein family from?

You can see how Erstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Erstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erstein 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 Erstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erstein. 38% of Erstein 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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Erstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Erstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erstein 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Erstein. 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 64 military records available for the last name Erstein. For the veterans among your Erstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Erstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erstein in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erstein 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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