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Carstein Family History

Carstein 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: Carsten, Hartstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Kirstein, Burstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Carstein family from?

You can see how Carstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Carstein families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Carstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Carstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carstein 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 286 census records available for the last name Carstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carstein 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Carstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Carstein. For the veterans among your Carstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carstein 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carstein

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