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Abstein Family History

Abstein 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: Stein, Austin, Alsteen, Abston, Astin, Epstein, Austen, Arnstein

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Where is the Abstein family from?

You can see how Abstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Abstein families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Abstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abstein 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 Abstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abstein. 25% of Abstein men worked as an Operator and 50% of Abstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abstein were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Operator
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Abstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Abstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abstein 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Abstein. 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 79 military records available for the last name Abstein. For the veterans among your Abstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abstein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Abstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Abstein in 1970 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abstein 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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