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Eisner Family History

Eisner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for an ironworker, smith, or ironmonger from an agent derivative of Middle High German īsen and German Eisen ‘iron’.

This name signifies a person who worked with iron, reflecting the significance of metalworking in historical trades.

The origins of the name can be traced back to the linguistic roots in German, illustrating the connection between the name and the profession it denotes.

Ironworking has played a crucial role in various cultures, and this name exemplifies the importance of such trades in the German and Jewish communities.

Overall, this occupational name carries a rich historical context, representing craftsmanship and the societal value of metalworkers.

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


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You can see how Eisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eisner families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eisner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eisner families in 1891.
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What did your Eisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Orchestra Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eisner. 34% of Eisner men worked as an Orchestra Conductor and 35% of Eisner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisner were Company Director 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Orchestra Conductor
    34%
  • Post Card Publisher
    34%
  • Company Director
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    35%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Eisner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eisner. For the veterans among your Eisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Eisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eisner in 1949 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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