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Fairstein Family History

Fairstein 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: Kirstein, Feinstein, Fierstein, Feierstein, Einstein, Feuerstein

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Where is the Fairstein family from?

You can see how Fairstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fairstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fairstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fairstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fairstein. 100% of Fairstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Fairstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairstein 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fairstein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fairstein. For the veterans among your Fairstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Fairstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fairstein in 1965 was 89, and 82 in 1993.

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