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Kirstein Family History

Kirstein Name Meaning

German: from a derivative of the Latin personal name Christianus (see Christian ). Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Kirsch- ‘cherry’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Kerstein, Einstein, Kirsten, Gerstein, Kersten, Stein, Hartstein

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Where is the Kirstein family from?

You can see how Kirstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kirstein families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kirstein's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kirstein families in 1911.
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What did your Kirstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kirstein. 60% of Kirstein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Tinsmith
    40%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirstein. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kirstein. For the veterans among your Kirstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kirstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kirstein in 1955 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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