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Firestein Family History

Firestein 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: Kirstein, Fierstein, Firestine, Bernstein, Einstein, Feuerstein

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Where is the Firestein family from?

You can see how Firestein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firestein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Firestein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Firestein families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Firestein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Firestein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firestein 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 Firestein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firestein. 17% of Firestein men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Firestein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firestein were Painter and Home.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Home
    40%

What Firestein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Firestein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firestein 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Firestein. 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 145 military records available for the last name Firestein. For the veterans among your Firestein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firestein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Firestein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Firestein in 1958 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firestein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firestein 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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