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Donstein Family History

Donstein 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: Holstein, Einstein, Hornstein, Von Stein, Ornstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Donstein family from?

You can see how Donstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donstein family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donstein's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Donstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donstein 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 Donstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donstein. 100% of Donstein men worked as a Furrier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Furrier
    100%

What Donstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Donstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donstein 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Donstein. 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 Donstein. For the veterans among your Donstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Donstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Donstein in 1964 was 72, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donstein 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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