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Eisaman Family History

Eisaman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisermann (see Eiserman).

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


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Where is the Eisaman family from?

You can see how Eisaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisaman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eisaman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisaman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eisaman families in 1891.
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What did your Eisaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisaman. 23% of Eisaman men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Eisaman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisaman were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Eisaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisaman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Eisaman. 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 406 military records available for the last name Eisaman. For the veterans among your Eisaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisaman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eisaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eisaman in 1948 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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