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Braunstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German braun ‘brown’ + Stein ‘stone’. Compare Brownstein . German: habitational name from any of several places called Braunstein ‘brown stone’ in western Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Blaustein, Bodenstein, Blumstein, Aronstein, Ornstein, Einstein

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Where is the Braunstein family from?

You can see how Braunstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braunstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Braunstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Braunstein families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Braunstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Braunstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braunstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braunstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Braunstein. 50% of Braunstein men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Braunstein women worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Braunstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunstein 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Braunstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Braunstein. For the veterans among your Braunstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunstein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Braunstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Braunstein in 1944 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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