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Origins of the Stein surname

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About the Steins

We have a total number of 18331 records for people with the last name Stein.

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Where do most Steins live?

In 1921, most Steins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Steins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,710 records for the Stein surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Steins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Steins.

What are the most common Stein first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Stein family members

Common jobs for Steins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Steins in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Tailoress

22

Domestic Servant

19

Housekeeper

18

F S

11

Common Male occupations for Steins in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

79

Coal Miner

77

Clerks

65

Salespersons

59

Tinsmiths

59

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