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Eiselein Family History

Eiselein 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: Eisele, Iselin, Einstein, Eisen, Esswein, Sellin, Asselin, Eisenstein

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Where is the Eiselein family from?

You can see how Eiselein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiselein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiselein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Eiselein families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eiselein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eiselein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiselein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eiselein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eiselein. 43% of Eiselein 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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Eiselein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Eiselein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiselein 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Eiselein. 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 123 military records available for the last name Eiselein. For the veterans among your Eiselein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiselein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Eiselein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eiselein in 1959 was 56, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiselein 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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