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Burstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a Germanized form of Yiddish burshtin ‘amber’ Polish bursztyn (see Bernstein ).

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


Similar surnames: Burnstein, Berstein, Bernstein, Burston, Blustein, Rutstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Burstein family from?

You can see how Burstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Burstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Burstein families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Burstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burstein families in 1891.
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What did your Burstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burstein. 53% of Burstein 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    53%
  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Ladies Outfitter Dealer
    14%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Burstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burstein. For the veterans among your Burstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burstein lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Burstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burstein in 1948 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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