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Borenstein Name Meaning

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Bornstein .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bornstein, Orenstein, Gorenstein, Horenstein, Bernstein, Burnstein

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Where is the Borenstein family from?

You can see how Borenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Borenstein family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Borenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borenstein. 100% of Borenstein men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Borenstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Borenstein. 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 693 military records available for the last name Borenstein. For the veterans among your Borenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borenstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Borenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borenstein in 1959 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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