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Eisenach Family History

Eisenach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Trier or in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Eisenach family from?

You can see how Eisenach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Eisenach families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eisenach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eisenach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eisenach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenach. 32% of Eisenach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eisenach women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenach were Adjuster and Music.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Adjuster
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Music
    50%

What Eisenach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Eisenach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenach 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Eisenach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eisenach. For the veterans among your Eisenach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eisenach in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eisenach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenach 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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