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Eisle Family History

Eisle 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: Eisele, Lisle, Hisle, Eisley, Isle, Eisler, Pille, Eagle, Eisen

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Where is the Eisle family from?

You can see how Eisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eisle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eisle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eisle. 55% of Eisle men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Roofer
    19%

What Eisle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisle 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Eisle. 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 175 military records available for the last name Eisle. For the veterans among your Eisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Eisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eisle in 1966 was 78, and 53 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisle 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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