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Eissman Family History

Eissman 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: Rissman, Reissman, Weissman, Essman, Eiseman, Eisaman, Wissman

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Where is the Eissman family from?

You can see how Eissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eissman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eissman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eissman families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Eissman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eissman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eissman 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 Eissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eissman. 46% of Eissman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    46%
  • Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Eissman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Eissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eissman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Eissman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eissman. For the veterans among your Eissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eissman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eissman in 1967 was 45, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eissman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eissman 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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