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Sunstein Family History

Sunstein 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: Einstein, Hulstein, Zumstein, Gutstein, Ornstein, Burstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Sunstein family from?

You can see how Sunstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sunstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sunstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sunstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Sunstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunstein 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Sunstein. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sunstein. For the veterans among your Sunstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sunstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sunstein in 1971 was 88, and 79 in 2002.

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