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Eisenhardt Family History

Eisenhardt Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Isenhard composed of the elements īsen ‘iron’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German eisenhart ‘as strong as iron’.

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


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Where is the Eisenhardt family from?

You can see how Eisenhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eisenhardt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eisenhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Eisenhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenhardt. 20% of Eisenhardt men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Eisenhardt women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenhardt were Farmer and 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 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eisenhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhardt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhardt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eisenhardt. For the veterans among your Eisenhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eisenhardt in 1950 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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