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Orenstein Family History

Orenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ornstein.

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


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Where is the Orenstein family from?

You can see how Orenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Orenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Orenstein families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Orenstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Orenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Orenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orenstein. 24% of Orenstein men worked as a Salesman and 26% of Orenstein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orenstein were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Owner
    6%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    26%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Orenstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orenstein. For the veterans among your Orenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orenstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Orenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orenstein in 1955 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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