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Wainstein Family History

Wainstein 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: Weinstein, Einstein, Waldstein, Arnstein, Feinstein, Reinstein

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Where is the Wainstein family from?

You can see how Wainstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wainstein families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wainstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Wainstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wainstein 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 Wainstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wainstein. 50% of Wainstein men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Wainstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Wainstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainstein 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Wainstein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wainstein. For the veterans among your Wainstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainstein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wainstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wainstein in 1972 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wainstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wainstein 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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