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Bregstein Family History

Bregstein 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: Bergstein, Borenstein, Berstein, Orenstein, Bronstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Bregstein family from?

You can see how Bregstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bregstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bregstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bregstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bregstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bregstein. 100% of Bregstein men worked as a 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
    100%

What Bregstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Bregstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregstein 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Bregstein. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bregstein. For the veterans among your Bregstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bregstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bregstein in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bregstein 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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