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Eisman Family History

Eisman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of the elements German Eis (Yiddish eis) ‘ice’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Eismann.

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


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Where is the Eisman family from?

You can see how Eisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 65 Eisman families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eisman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eisman families in 1880.
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What did your Eisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisman. 14% of Eisman men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Eisman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisman were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Tailor
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisman 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 Eisman. 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 Eisman. For the veterans among your Eisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eisman in 1955 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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