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Isenhower Family History

Isenhower Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisenhauer.

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


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Where is the Isenhower family from?

You can see how Isenhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenhower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isenhower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Isenhower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isenhower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Isenhower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenhower 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 Isenhower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isenhower. 28% of Isenhower men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Isenhower women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isenhower were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Isenhower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Isenhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenhower 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Isenhower. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Isenhower. For the veterans among your Isenhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenhower lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Isenhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Isenhower in 1954 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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