This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eysman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eysman Family History

Eysman 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: Eyman, Essman, Eisman, Osman, Kosman, Lyman, Rosman, Elman, Mesman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eysman family from?

You can see how Eysman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eysman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eysman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eysman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eysman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eysman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eysman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eysman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eysman. 100% of Eysman men worked as an Accountant.

View Census Data for Eysman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    100%

What Eysman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Eysman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eysman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eysman

Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Eysman. 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.

View all Eysman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Eysman. For the veterans among your Eysman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eysman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eysman family history

Discover More

What is the average Eysman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eysman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eysman in 1966 was 70, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eysman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eysman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eysman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial