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Berstein Family History

Berstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bernstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berstein family from?

You can see how Berstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Berstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Berstein families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Berstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berstein families in 1891.
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What did your Berstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berstein. 100% of Berstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berstein. 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 404 military records available for the last name Berstein. For the veterans among your Berstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berstein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Berstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berstein in 1953 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berstein 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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