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Browstein Family History

Browstein 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: Brownstein, Bronstein, Aronstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Broten, Rosten

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Where is the Browstein family from?

You can see how Browstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Browstein families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Browstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Browstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browstein 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 Browstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Browstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browstein 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Browstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Browstein. For the veterans among your Browstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browstein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Browstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Browstein in 1975 was 93, and 88 in 2002.

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