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Murstein Family History

Murstein 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, Kerstein, Gerstein, Hulstein, Kirstein, Zumstein, Gutstein

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Where is the Murstein family from?

You can see how Murstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Murstein families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Murstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murstein. 100% of Murstein men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Murstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murstein 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Murstein. 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 56 military records available for the last name Murstein. For the veterans among your Murstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murstein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Murstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Murstein in 1953 was 53, and 83 in 2002.

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