Millstein Family History

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Millstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Milstein. Partly Americanized form of German Mühlstein, a nickname for a heavy person, from Middle High German mülstein ‘millstone’, or a habitational name from Mühlstein in Baden-Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Milstein, Einstein, Adelstein, Goldstein, Waldstein, Hillesheim

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Millstein Family Origin

Where is the Millstein family from?

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You can see how Millstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Millstein families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 51 Millstein families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Millstein's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Millstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Millstein Family Occupations

What did your Millstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Millstein Historical Records

What Millstein family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Millstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 846 immigration records available for the last name Millstein. 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 Card

There are 382 military records available for the last name Millstein. For the veterans among your Millstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Millstein Life Expectancy

What is the average Millstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Millstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Millstein in 1962 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millstein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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