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Silverstein Family History

Silverstein Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Silberstein .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Silberstein, Silverstone, Wallerstein, Winterstein, Saperstein

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Where is the Silverstein family from?

You can see how Silverstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silverstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Silverstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 209 Silverstein families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Silverstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silverstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silverstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silverstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silverstein. 21% of Silverstein men worked as a Salesman and 11% of Silverstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silverstein were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Silverstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silverstein 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Silverstein. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Silverstein. For the veterans among your Silverstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silverstein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Silverstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1945. The average life expectancy for Silverstein in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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