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Schurstein Family History

Schurstein 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: Schoenstein, Schuster, Hulstein, Burstein, Saperstein, Schurter

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Where is the Schurstein family from?

You can see how Schurstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schurstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schurstein family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Schurstein's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schurstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schurstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schurstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Schurstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schurstein. 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 56 military records available for the last name Schurstein. For the veterans among your Schurstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Schurstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schurstein in 1966 was 73, and 66 in 1997.

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