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Herstein Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Herrstein in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


Similar surnames: Gerstein, Kerstein, Hornstein, Bernstein, Hartstein, Gersten, Epstein

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Where is the Herstein family from?

You can see how Herstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Herstein families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herstein's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Herstein families in 1891.
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What did your Herstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herstein. 100% of Herstein 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herstein 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Herstein. 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 251 military records available for the last name Herstein. For the veterans among your Herstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herstein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Herstein in 1961 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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