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Berstin Family History

Berstin 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: Berstein, Bertin, Bernstein, Berlin, Burston, Beaston, Benston

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Where is the Berstin family from?

You can see how Berstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berstin family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Berstin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Berstin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berstin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Berstin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berstin 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 Berstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berstin. 100% of Berstin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Berstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berstin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Berstin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Berstin. For the veterans among your Berstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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