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Eiskant Family History

Eiskant 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: Eisman, Eismann, Kant, Eisen, Niskanen, Wishart, Siska, Sant, Miska

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Where is the Eiskant family from?

You can see how Eiskant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiskant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eiskant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eiskant family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiskant's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Eiskant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiskant 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 Eiskant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eiskant. 50% of Eiskant men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Eiskant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Eiskant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiskant 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Eiskant. 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 136 military records available for the last name Eiskant. For the veterans among your Eiskant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiskant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Eiskant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eiskant in 1962 was 50, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiskant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiskant 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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