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Boorstein Family History

Boorstein Name 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: Burstein, Goodstein, Bornstein, Berstein, Bronstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Boorstein family from?

You can see how Boorstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boorstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Boorstein families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Boorstein's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Boorstein families in 1911.
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What did your Boorstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Merchant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boorstein. 43% of Boorstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Boorstein women worked as a Merchant. .

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Dealer
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Merchant
    100%
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What Boorstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Boorstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorstein 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Boorstein. 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 133 military records available for the last name Boorstein. For the veterans among your Boorstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boorstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boorstein in 1963 was 82, and 95 in 2004.

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