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Prinstein Family History

Prinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Ornstein, Arnstein, Aronstein, Feinstein

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Where is the Prinstein family from?

You can see how Prinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prinstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prinstein families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prinstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prinstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prinstein 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 92 census records available for the last name Prinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prinstein 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Prinstein. 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 25 military records available for the last name Prinstein. For the veterans among your Prinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prinstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Prinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prinstein in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prinstein 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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