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Gorstein Family History

Gorstein 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: Gerstein, Holstein, Goldstein, Kerstein, Gersten, Kirstein, Hornstein

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Where is the Gorstein family from?

You can see how Gorstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorstein family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorstein's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gorstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorstein 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 118 census records available for the last name Gorstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorstein 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Gorstein. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gorstein. For the veterans among your Gorstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Gorstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gorstein in 1965 was 52, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorstein 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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