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Isenhour Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisenhauer .

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


Similar surnames: Eisenhour, Icenhour, Isenhower, Eisenhower, Icenhower, Ridenour

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Where is the Isenhour family from?

You can see how Isenhour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenhour family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isenhour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Isenhour families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Isenhour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Isenhour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenhour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isenhour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isenhour. 24% of Isenhour men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Isenhour women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isenhour were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    26%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Isenhour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenhour 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Isenhour. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Isenhour. For the veterans among your Isenhour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenhour lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Isenhour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Isenhour in 1952 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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