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Borstein Family History

Borstein 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: Burstein, Bornstein, Berstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Borstel, Kerstein

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Where is the Borstein family from?

You can see how Borstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Borstein families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Borstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borstein 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 Borstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borstein. 100% of Borstein 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 832 census records available for the last name Borstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borstein 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Borstein. 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 123 military records available for the last name Borstein. For the veterans among your Borstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Borstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Borstein in 1959 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borstein 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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