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Mayerstein Family History

Mayerstein 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: Saperstein, Feuerstein, Adelstein, Hammerstein, Kerstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Mayerstein family from?

You can see how Mayerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayerstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayerstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mayerstein families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayerstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Mayerstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mayerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayerstein 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mayerstein. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mayerstein. For the veterans among your Mayerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayerstein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Mayerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mayerstein in 1984 was 80, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayerstein 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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