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Horenstein Family History

Horenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hornstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horenstein family from?

You can see how Horenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Horenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Horenstein families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Horenstein's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Horenstein families in 1891.
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What did your Horenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horenstein. 100% of Horenstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Horenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horenstein 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Horenstein. 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 245 military records available for the last name Horenstein. For the veterans among your Horenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horenstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Horenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Horenstein in 1957 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horenstein 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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