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Stein Family History
Stein Genealogy & Family TreeStein is an English name from Norfolk, England, where the earliest known ancestor--Alfricus Stein--was recorded in 1155. It comes from the Greek given name Stephanos which means "laurel wreath." The earliest known ancestor--Alfricus Stein--was recorded in 1155. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany and the Netherlands. The family motto is Ad diem tendo which means "I journey towards the dayspring."
Other spellings include "Steyn," "Steyne," "Steine," "Stine," and "Styn." Notable people with the surname include American actor and television personality Ben Stein (Win Ben Stein's MOney, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Wonder Years), Scottish footballer Colin Stein (Hibernian, Rangers, Coventry City), and American director Darren Stein (Jawbreaker, G.B.F., Sparkler). The first Stein to come to America was Martin Stein in New Jersey in 1709.
Stein Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Julia H. Stein -- --, 1870 December 0, 1920 Virginia
- William Stein -- --, 1835 January 12, 1918
- Albert Emil Stein -- --, 86 October 26, 64
- Edward Stein -- --, 1864 April 5, 1938 Illinois
- Philip Stein -- --, 1718 February 25, 1791
Stein Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- David Stein -- --, 1833 December 8, 1920
- John Sebastian Stein -- --, 1695 March 0, 1762
- Mamie Stein -- --, 1882 November 21, 1955 New York
- Maria Elisabeth Stein -- --, 1752 April 7, 1753
- Mathias Stein -- --, 1851 July 7, 1934
