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Fierstein Family History

Fierstein Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Feuerstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fierstein family from?

You can see how Fierstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fierstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Fierstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fierstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fierstein families in 1911.
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What did your Fierstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fierstein. 100% of Fierstein men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Fierstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fierstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fierstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierstein 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Fierstein. 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 268 military records available for the last name Fierstein. For the veterans among your Fierstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fierstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fierstein in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fierstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierstein 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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