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Silverstein Family History

Silverstein Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Silberstein.

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


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Where is the Silverstein family from?

You can see how Silverstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silverstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Silverstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 56 Silverstein families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Silverstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Silverstein families in 1911.
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What did your Silverstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Silverstein. 43% of Silverstein men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Silverstein women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Dry Goods
    29%
  • Mfg
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Silverstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Silverstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silverstein 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Silverstein. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Silverstein. For the veterans among your Silverstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silverstein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Silverstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1945. The average life expectancy for Silverstein in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silverstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silverstein 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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