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Gurstein Family History

Gurstein 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, Gutstein, Burstein, Kerstein, Gersten, Hulstein, Kirstein

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Where is the Gurstein family from?

You can see how Gurstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurstein family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gurstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurstein 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 Gurstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Gurstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gurstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurstein 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gurstein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gurstein. For the veterans among your Gurstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Gurstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gurstein in 1965 was 79, and 58 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurstein 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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