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Nirenstein Family History

Nirenstein 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: Eisenstein, Gorenstein, Borenstein, Horenstein, Orenstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Nirenstein family from?

You can see how Nirenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nirenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nirenstein families living in Connecticut. This was about 18% of all the recorded Nirenstein's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Nirenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nirenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nirenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nirenstein. 100% of Nirenstein 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 414 census records available for the last name Nirenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirenstein 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Nirenstein. 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 96 military records available for the last name Nirenstein. For the veterans among your Nirenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nirenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nirenstein in 1963 was 72, and 40 in 2003.

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