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Weissenstein Family History

Weissenstein 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: Eisenstein, Weinstein, Einstein, Levenstein, Rosenstein, Winterstein

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Where is the Weissenstein family from?

You can see how Weissenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Weissenstein families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weissenstein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Weissenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weissenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weissenstein. 100% of Weissenstein men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Weissenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissenstein 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Weissenstein. 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 256 military records available for the last name Weissenstein. For the veterans among your Weissenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weissenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weissenstein in 1963 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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