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Eisenacher Family History

Eisenacher 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: Essenmacher, Eisenach, Eisenhauer, Reisenauer, Eisenbach, Eisenlohr

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Where is the Eisenacher family from?

You can see how Eisenacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Eisenacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Eisenacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eisenacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenacher 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 Eisenacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenacher. 50% of Eisenacher men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Eisenacher women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenacher were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Eisenacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Eisenacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenacher 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Eisenacher. 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 260 military records available for the last name Eisenacher. For the veterans among your Eisenacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenacher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eisenacher in 1960 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenacher 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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