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Burenstein Family History

Burenstein 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, Burnstein, Bernstein, Bodenstein, Gorenstein, Rugenstein

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Where is the Burenstein family from?

You can see how Burenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Burenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burenstein 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Burenstein. 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 9 military records available for the last name Burenstein. For the veterans among your Burenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burenstein lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Burenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burenstein in 1988 was 83, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burenstein 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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