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Eisel Family History

Eisel Surname Meaning

German: pet form of any of the names formed with īsan ‘iron’ (see Eis).

Metonymic occupational name from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ for a forger or a hardware dealer;

or nickname for a strong steady man.

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


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Where is the Eisel family from?

You can see how Eisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 53 Eisel families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Eisel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eisel families in 1880.
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What did your Eisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisel. 17% of Eisel men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Eisel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisel were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisel 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Eisel. 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 Eisel. For the veterans among your Eisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eisel in 1952 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisel 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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