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Alperstein Family History

Alperstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern with the addition of German Stein ‘rock’.

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


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Where is the Alperstein family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alperstein. 23% of Alperstein men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Alperstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alperstein were Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Alperstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Alperstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alperstein 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Alperstein. 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 132 military records available for the last name Alperstein. For the veterans among your Alperstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alperstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Alperstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alperstein in 1957 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alperstein 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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