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Gorenstein Family History

Gorenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): altered form of Hornstein originating under Russian influence since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names.

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


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Where is the Gorenstein family from?

You can see how Gorenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorenstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Gorenstein families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gorenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorenstein families in 1920.
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What did your Gorenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorenstein. 31% of Gorenstein men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Gorenstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorenstein were Presser and Visitor.

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    21%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Presser
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Visitor
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorenstein 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Gorenstein. 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 230 military records available for the last name Gorenstein. For the veterans among your Gorenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorenstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Gorenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gorenstein in 1954 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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