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Extein Family History

Extein 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: Stein, Exton, Epstein, Etten, Etkin, Estrin, Entin, Ekstein, Esten

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Where is the Extein family from?

You can see how Extein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Extein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Extein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Extein families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Extein's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Extein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Extein 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 152 census records available for the last name Extein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Extein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Extein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Extein. For the veterans among your Extein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Extein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Extein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Extein in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Extein 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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