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Eissel Family History

Eissel 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: Beissel, Gissel, Missel, Kissel, Fissel, Wissel, Eisel, Cissel

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Where is the Eissel family from?

You can see how Eissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eissel family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Eissel family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Eissel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Eissel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Eissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eissel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eissel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Eissel. For the veterans among your Eissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eissel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Eissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eissel in 1980 was 77, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eissel 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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