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Eisch Family History

Eisch Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German eisch ‘ugly’. Possibly a topographic name from Eisch, the name of a river in Luxembourg, or from Eysche, Eisch, 14th-century forms of Aisch, the name of a river in Bavaria.

It is possible that this name is an altered form of Eich.

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


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Where is the Eisch family from?

You can see how Eisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Eisch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eisch families in 1891.
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What did your Eisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eisch. 40% of Eisch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Mill Wright
    20%

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Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Eisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisch 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Eisch. 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 395 military records available for the last name Eisch. For the veterans among your Eisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eisch in 1965 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisch 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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