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Bourstein Family History

Bourstein Surname 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: Burstein, Blustein, Blumstein, Bluestein, Bornstein, Burnstein

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Where is the Bourstein family from?

You can see how Bourstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourstein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bourstein families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bourstein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bourstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bourstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourstein 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bourstein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bourstein. For the veterans among your Bourstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bourstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bourstein in 1967 was 66, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourstein 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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