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Ellstein Family History

Ellstein 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, Einstein, Eckstein, Millstein, Beilstein, Hulstein, Epstein

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Where is the Ellstein family from?

You can see how Ellstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ellstein families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Ellstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ellstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellstein 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 Ellstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellstein. 100% of Ellstein 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 Ellstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Ellstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellstein 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Ellstein. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ellstein. For the veterans among your Ellstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ellstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ellstein in 1963 was 56, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellstein 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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