This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eiselin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eiselin Family History

Eiselin 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: Iselin, Eisen, Eisele, Asselin, Selin, Ribelin, Enslin, Eiseman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eiselin family from?

You can see how Eiselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiselin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiselin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eiselin families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Eiselin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eiselin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiselin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Eiselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Eiselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiselin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eiselin

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Eiselin. 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.

View all Eiselin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Eiselin. For the veterans among your Eiselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eiselin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eiselin family history

Discover More

What is the average Eiselin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Eiselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eiselin in 1973 was 49, and 61 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiselin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiselin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eiselin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial