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Eisha Family History

Eisha Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eisen, Issa, Eich, Sha, Siska, Pisa, Miska, Fish, Eisch, Isham

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Where is the Eisha family from?

You can see how Eisha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eisha families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eisha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eisha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisha 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 Eisha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eisha. 100% of Eisha women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Eisha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Eisha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisha 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eisha. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eisha. For the veterans among your Eisha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisha lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Eisha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eisha in 1959 was 51, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eisha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisha 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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