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Eisan Family History

Eisan 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: Eisen, Eison, Eisman, Elson, Qian, Lian, Susan, Dinan, Hasan, Elsen

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Where is the Eisan family from?

You can see how Eisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Eisan family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Eisan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisan 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 Eisan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eisan. 56% of Eisan 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 1921

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Eisan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisan 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Eisan. 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 109 military records available for the last name Eisan. For the veterans among your Eisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Eisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eisan in 1969 was 71, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eisan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisan 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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