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Eister Family History

Eister Surname Meaning

Variant of Eyster a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Eister family from?

You can see how Eister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eister families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eister's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Eister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eister 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 Eister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eister. 100% of Eister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eister 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Eister. 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 769 military records available for the last name Eister. For the veterans among your Eister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eister lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Eister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eister in 1960 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eister 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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