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Eisenger Family History

Eisenger 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: Eisinger, Reisinger, Wisener, Eisner, Eisenberg, Messenger, Senger

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Where is the Eisenger family from?

You can see how Eisenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Eisenger families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eisenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eisenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenger. 100% of Eisenger men worked as a Sales Manager and 100% of Eisenger women worked as a 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

  • Sales Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eisenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Eisenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenger 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Eisenger. 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 39 military records available for the last name Eisenger. For the veterans among your Eisenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenger lifespan?

Average Eisenger life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenger 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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