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Eiser Family History

Eiser Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for an ironworker (see Eisen). from the ancient Germanic personal name Iser from īsan ‘iron’.

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


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Where is the Eiser family from?

You can see how Eiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eiser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eiser families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eiser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eiser families in 1891.
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What did your Eiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiser. 13% of Eiser men worked as a Salesman and 46% of Eiser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eiser were Agent and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiser 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Eiser. 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 Eiser. For the veterans among your Eiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eiser in 1958 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiser 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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