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Okstein Family History

Okstein 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: Ekstein, Stein, Osten, Holstein, Eckstein, Epstein, Osteen, Ornstein

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Where is the Okstein family from?

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

What did your Okstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Okstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okstein 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Okstein. 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 58 military records available for the last name Okstein. For the veterans among your Okstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Okstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Okstein in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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