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Eisenhut Family History

Eisenhut Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a helmet maker from Middle High German īsenhuot ‘iron helmet’.

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


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Where is the Eisenhut family from?

You can see how Eisenhut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhut family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenhut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eisenhut families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenhut's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eisenhut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenhut 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 Eisenhut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenhut. 25% of Eisenhut men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eisenhut women worked as a Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Eisenhut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisenhut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhut 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhut. 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 Eisenhut. For the veterans among your Eisenhut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhut lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenhut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eisenhut in 1956 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenhut 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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