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Borensztein Family History

Borensztein 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: Borenstein, Bodenstein, Gorenstein, Bornstein, Horenstein, Orenstein

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Borensztein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borensztein 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Borensztein. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Borensztein. For the veterans among your Borensztein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borensztein lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Borensztein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Borensztein in 1980 was 64, and 67 in 1995.

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