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Silberstein Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German silber ‘silver’ + stein ‘stone’; a habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria or a topographic name. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Silber ‘silver’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Winterstein, Falkenstein, Feuerstein, Schoenstein, Himmelstein

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Where is the Silberstein family from?

You can see how Silberstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silberstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silberstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Silberstein families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Silberstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silberstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silberstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silberstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, H and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Silberstein. 100% of Silberstein men worked as a H and 60% of Silberstein 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

  • H
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Silberstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silberstein 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Silberstein. 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 Silberstein. For the veterans among your Silberstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silberstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Silberstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Silberstein in 1954 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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