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Virnstein Family History

Virnstein 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: Bernstein, Einstein, Kirstein, Hornstein, Ornstein, Arnstein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virnstein 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 36 census records available for the last name Virnstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virnstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Virnstein. 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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There are 29 military records available for the last name Virnstein. For the veterans among your Virnstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virnstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Virnstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Virnstein in 1967 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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