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Dienstein Family History

Dienstein 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, Eisenstein, Dinerstein, Dickstein, Degenstein, Fierstein

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Where is the Dienstein family from?

You can see how Dienstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dienstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dienstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dienstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dienstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dienstein 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 51 census records available for the last name Dienstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dienstein 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dienstein. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dienstein. For the veterans among your Dienstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dienstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dienstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dienstein in 1964 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dienstein 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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