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Kirstein Family History

Kirstein Surname Meaning

German: from a derivative of the Latin personal name Christianus (see Christian).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Kirsch- ‘cherry’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Kirstein family from?

You can see how Kirstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Kirstein families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kirstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirstein families in 1891.
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What did your Kirstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirstein. 100% of Kirstein men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Kirstein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kirstein. For the veterans among your Kirstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kirstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kirstein in 1955 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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