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Saphirstein Family History

Saphirstein 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: Saperstein, Hammerstein, Silberstein, Kirstein, Alperstein

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Where is the Saphirstein family from?

You can see how Saphirstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saphirstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saphirstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saphirstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saphirstein families in 1920.
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What did your Saphirstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saphirstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Saphirstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saphirstein 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Saphirstein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Saphirstein. For the veterans among your Saphirstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saphirstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Saphirstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saphirstein in 1969 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

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