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Eison Family History

Eison Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Eisen.

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


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Where is the Eison family from?

You can see how Eison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eison families living in Glamorgan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Eison's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Eison families in 1891.
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What did your Eison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eison. 34% of Eison men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Eison women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eison were Truck Driver and Bookeeping.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Bookeeping
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eison 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Eison. 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 531 military records available for the last name Eison. For the veterans among your Eison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eison lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Eison in 1945 was 22, and 76 in 2004.

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