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Borenstien Family History

Borenstien 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: Borenstein, Bodenstein, Forestier, Gorenstein, Sorensen, Lorensen

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Where is the Borenstien family from?

You can see how Borenstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borenstien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borenstien family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Borenstien's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Borenstien families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Borenstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borenstien 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Borenstien. 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 6 military records available for the last name Borenstien. For the veterans among your Borenstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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