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Berinstein Family History

Berinstein 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, Weinstein, Beilstein, Bergstein, Feinstein

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Where is the Berinstein family from?

You can see how Berinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berinstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berinstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Berinstein families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Berinstein's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Berinstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berinstein 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 Berinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berinstein. 34% of Berinstein men worked as an Electrician and 34% of Berinstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berinstein were Tailor and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%

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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Berinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berinstein 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Berinstein. 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 54 military records available for the last name Berinstein. For the veterans among your Berinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berinstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Berinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berinstein in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berinstein 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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