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Colstein Family History

Colstein 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: Holstein, Colston, Goldstein, Hulstein, Costain, Holsten, Milstein

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Where is the Colstein family from?

You can see how Colstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Colstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Colstein families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Colstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Colstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Colstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colstein 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Colstein. 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 7 military records available for the last name Colstein. For the veterans among your Colstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colstein 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colstein

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