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Eisener Family History

Eisener 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: Wisener, Eisner, Misener, Reisner, Eigner, Meissner, Eisen, Diener

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Where is the Eisener family from?

You can see how Eisener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eisener families living in Maine. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eisener's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Eisener families in 1880.
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What did your Eisener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eisener. 100% of Eisener men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eisener women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Eisener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Eisener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisener 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Eisener. 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 41 military records available for the last name Eisener. For the veterans among your Eisener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisener lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Eisener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eisener in 1968 was 96, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eisener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisener 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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