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Graustein Family History

Graustein 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: Blaustein, Braunstein, Gladstein, Austin, Goldstein, Gerstein, Rusten

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Where is the Graustein family from?

You can see how Graustein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graustein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Graustein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Graustein families living in Massachusetts. This was about 37% of all the recorded Graustein's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Graustein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graustein 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 Graustein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graustein. 100% of Graustein men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Graustein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Graustein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graustein 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Graustein. 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 234 military records available for the last name Graustein. For the veterans among your Graustein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graustein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Graustein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Graustein in 1964 was 43, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graustein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graustein 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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