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Eisenhard Family History

Eisenhard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eisenhardt and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Eisenhard family from?

You can see how Eisenhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Eisenhard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenhard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eisenhard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eisenhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenhard. 49% of Eisenhard men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Eisenhard women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenhard were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Eisenhard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisenhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhard 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhard. 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 542 military records available for the last name Eisenhard. For the veterans among your Eisenhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eisenhard in 1954 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenhard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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