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Perlstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Perle ‘pearl’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Gerstein, Bergstein, Bernstein, Feinstein, Weinstein, Einstein

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Where is the Perlstein family from?

You can see how Perlstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Perlstein families living in New York. This was about 84% of all the recorded Perlstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perlstein families in 1880.
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What did your Perlstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perlstein. 25% of Perlstein men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Perlstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perlstein were President and Saleslady. .

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Manager
    5%
  • President
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perlstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlstein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Perlstein. 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 714 military records available for the last name Perlstein. For the veterans among your Perlstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlstein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perlstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perlstein in 1961 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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