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Eiseley Family History

Eiseley 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, Wiseley, Eisley, Nissley, Sisley, Risley, Yeisley, Isley

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Where is the Eiseley family from?

You can see how Eiseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiseley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eiseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eiseley family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiseley's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Eiseley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiseley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Eiseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiseley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Eiseley. 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 93 military records available for the last name Eiseley. For the veterans among your Eiseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiseley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Eiseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eiseley in 1969 was 87, and 22 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiseley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiseley 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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