Zumstein Family History

Zumstein Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the rock’ or ‘at the castle’ from Middle High German stein ‘rock’ also used to refer to a stone-built castle.

The name is derived from the term stein, which indicates a connection to geological features, particularly rocks or cliffs.

In addition to its geographical significance, this term has cultural relevance, often associated with fortifications and historical structures in German-speaking regions.

The fused preposition and article zum (zu dem) translates to ‘at the’, providing a clear indication of location in the name.

This combination emphasizes the significance of place and heritage in the context of Swiss German and German topography.

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

Similar surnames: Stein, Eckstein, Blumstein, Einstein, Holstein, Gutstein, Epstein, Bustin, Kirstein, Gerstein

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727	Military Records
423	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
6K	Member Trees

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Where is the Zumstein family from?

You can see how Zumstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zumstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Zumstein families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zumstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zumstein families in 1911.

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What did your Zumstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zumstein.

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Zumstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 423 immigration records available for the last name Zumstein. 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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Military Records

There are 727 military records available for the last name Zumstein. For the veterans among your Zumstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zumstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zumstein in 1962 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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Zumstein Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the rock’ or ‘at the castle’ from Middle High German stein ‘rock’ also used to refer to a stone-built castle.

The name is derived from the term stein, which indicates a connection to geological features, particularly rocks or cliffs.

In addition to its geographical significance, this term has cultural relevance, often associated with fortifications and historical structures in German-speaking regions.

The fused preposition and article zum (zu dem) translates to ‘at the’, providing a clear indication of location in the name.

This combination emphasizes the significance of place and heritage in the context of Swiss German and German topography.

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

Where is the Zumstein family from?

What did your Zumstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zumstein.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Zumstein family records will you find?

What is the average Zumstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zumstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zumstein in 1962 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

Zumstein Family History

Zumstein Surname Meaning

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Zumstein Surname Meaning

13,000 record(s) for Zumstein

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Where is the Zumstein family from?

What did your Zumstein ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Zumstein lifespan?

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