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Kirschstein Family History

Kirschstein 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: Kirstein, Eisenstein, Kirchen, Kerstein, Rothstein, Kerschen

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Where is the Kirschstein family from?

You can see how Kirschstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirschstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kirschstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kirschstein families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirschstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kirschstein families in 1880.
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What did your Kirschstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirschstein. 24% of Kirschstein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kirschstein women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Dispatcher
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Kirschstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirschstein 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Kirschstein. 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 305 military records available for the last name Kirschstein. For the veterans among your Kirschstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirschstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kirschstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kirschstein in 1962 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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