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Boernstein Family History

Boernstein Name 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: Bernstein, Bornstein, Bodenstein, Hornstein, Ornstein, Bergstein

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Where is the Boernstein family from?

You can see how Boernstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boernstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Boernstein families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boernstein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boernstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boernstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boernstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boernstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Boernstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boernstein 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Boernstein. 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 73 military records available for the last name Boernstein. For the veterans among your Boernstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boernstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Boernstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boernstein in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 1983.

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