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Marenstein Family History

Marenstein 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: Hartenstein, Hauenstein, Gorenstein, Arnstein, Morgenstein, Aronstein

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Where is the Marenstein family from?

You can see how Marenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Marenstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marenstein. 100% of Marenstein 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 178 census records available for the last name Marenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marenstein 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Marenstein. 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 17 military records available for the last name Marenstein. For the veterans among your Marenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marenstein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Marenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Marenstein in 1984 was 89, and 88 in 2003.

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