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Greenstein Family History

Greenstein Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünstein; see Grunstein and Gruenstein. Compare Greenstone.

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


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Where is the Greenstein family from?

You can see how Greenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Greenstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Greenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greenstein. 43% of Greenstein 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
    43%
  • Tailleur
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Greenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenstein 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenstein. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Greenstein. For the veterans among your Greenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenstein lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Greenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greenstein in 1941 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenstein 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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