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Eisenbraun Family History

Eisenbraun Surname Meaning

German: probably from the Middle High German personal name Isenbrun or a nickname for someone with a swarthy complexion from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ + brūn ‘brown’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German Eisen ‘iron’ + braun ‘brown’.

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


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Where is the Eisenbraun family from?

You can see how Eisenbraun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenbraun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenbraun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Eisenbraun families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Eisenbraun's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Eisenbraun families in 1880.
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What did your Eisenbraun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenbraun. 58% of Eisenbraun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eisenbraun women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eisenbraun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenbraun 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Eisenbraun. 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 279 military records available for the last name Eisenbraun. For the veterans among your Eisenbraun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenbraun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenbraun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eisenbraun in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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