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Minstein Family History

Minstein 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: Einstein, Milstein, Millstein, Weinstein, Kirstein, Ornstein

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Where is the Minstein family from?

You can see how Minstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minstein families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Minstein's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Minstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minstein 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 73 census records available for the last name Minstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minstein 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Minstein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Minstein. For the veterans among your Minstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minstein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Minstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Minstein in 1973 was 82, and 84 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minstein 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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