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Birshtein Family History

Birshtein 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: Kirstein, Burstein, Berstein, Bernstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Gerstein

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Birshtein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birshtein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Birshtein. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Birshtein. For the veterans among your Birshtein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birshtein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Birshtein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Birshtein in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 1998.

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