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Blumstein Family History

Blumstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Blume ‘flower’ + German Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Blumstein family from?

You can see how Blumstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blumstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Blumstein families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Blumstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blumstein families in 1911.
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What did your Blumstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blumstein. 26% of Blumstein men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Blumstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blumstein were Clerk and Salesman.

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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
    26%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blumstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blumstein. 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 332 military records available for the last name Blumstein. For the veterans among your Blumstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blumstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blumstein in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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