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Eisenhart Family History

Eisenhart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eisenhardt and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Eisenhart family from?

You can see how Eisenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Eisenhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eisenhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eisenhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenhart 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 Eisenhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenhart. 20% of Eisenhart men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Eisenhart women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenhart were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Eisenhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eisenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhart 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhart. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eisenhart. For the veterans among your Eisenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhart lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eisenhart in 1944 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenhart 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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