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Eischen Family History

Eischen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Eischen in Luxembourg named for the Eisch river on which it stands.

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


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Where is the Eischen family from?

You can see how Eischen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eischen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eischen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Eischen families living in Minnesota. This was about 61% of all the recorded Eischen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eischen families in 1880.
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What did your Eischen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eischen. 33% of Eischen men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Eischen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eischen were Farm Hand 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
    33%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eischen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eischen 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Eischen. 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 445 military records available for the last name Eischen. For the veterans among your Eischen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eischen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eischen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eischen in 1959 was 47, and 55 in 2004.

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