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Eisele Family History

Eisele Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with īsan ‘iron’ (see Eisel).

Metonymic occupational name from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ + the hypocoristic suffix -līn.

Hence, a nickname for a blacksmith, ironworker, or dealer in iron.

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


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You can see how Eisele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Eisele families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Eisele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eisele families in 1891.
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What did your Eisele ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eisele. 100% of Eisele women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Eisele. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Eisele. For the veterans among your Eisele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisele lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eisele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eisele in 1948 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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