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Birnstein Family History

Birnstein 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, Bornstein, Burnstein, Einstein, Kirstein, Hornstein

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Where is the Birnstein family from?

You can see how Birnstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birnstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Birnstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Birnstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birnstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnstein 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 Birnstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lithographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Birnstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnstein 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Birnstein. 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 136 military records available for the last name Birnstein. For the veterans among your Birnstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Birnstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Birnstein in 1968 was 85, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birnstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birnstein 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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