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Cheinstein Family History

Cheinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Feinstein, Reinstein, Bernstein, Schoenstein

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Where is the Cheinstein family from?

You can see how Cheinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheinstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cheinstein families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cheinstein's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cheinstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheinstein 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 58 census records available for the last name Cheinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheinstein 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cheinstein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cheinstein. For the veterans among your Cheinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheinstein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Cheinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cheinstein in 1970 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheinstein 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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