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Weisstein Family History

Weisstein 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: Weinstein, Einstein, Beilstein, Wetzstein, Feinstein, Reinstein

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Where is the Weisstein family from?

You can see how Weisstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Weisstein families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Weisstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisstein 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 Weisstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

What Weisstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Weisstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisstein 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Weisstein. 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 40 military records available for the last name Weisstein. For the veterans among your Weisstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Weisstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weisstein in 1962 was 73, and 21 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weisstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisstein 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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