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Eisson Family History

Eisson 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: Bisson, Sisson, Eidson, Esson, Eison, Cisson, Nisson, Easton, Elson

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Where is the Eisson family from?

You can see how Eisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eisson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eisson family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Eisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Eisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Eisson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eisson. For the veterans among your Eisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisson lifespan?

Average Eisson life expectancy in 1968 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisson 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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