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Shorenstein Family History

Shorenstein 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: Horenstein, Schoenstein, Hohenstein, Hornstein, Gorenstein

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Where is the Shorenstein family from?

You can see how Shorenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shorenstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shorenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shorenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorenstein 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 Shorenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shorenstein. 100% of Shorenstein men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Shorenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Shorenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorenstein 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shorenstein. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shorenstein. For the veterans among your Shorenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorenstein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Shorenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shorenstein in 1973 was 92, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shorenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorenstein 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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