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Wienstein Family History

Wienstein 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, Eisenstein, Weinstein, Fierstein, Wildstein, Orenstein

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Where is the Wienstein family from?

You can see how Wienstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wienstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wienstein families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wienstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wienstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienstein 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 Wienstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wienstein. 34% of Wienstein men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Wienstein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wienstein were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Office Asst
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Wienstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wienstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienstein 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Wienstein. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wienstein. For the veterans among your Wienstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienstein lifespan?

Average Wienstein life expectancy in 1992 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienstein 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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