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Eisenbarth Name Meaning

South German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German īsan- ‘iron’ + berht ‘bright shining’. By folk etymology the second element has been confused with Bart ‘beard’ (formerly spelled Barth).

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


Similar surnames: Eisenbach, Eisenhardt, Eisenberg, Scherbarth, Eisenreich, Eiswerth

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Where is the Eisenbarth family from?

You can see how Eisenbarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenbarth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenbarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Eisenbarth families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eisenbarth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eisenbarth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenbarth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenbarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenbarth. 50% of Eisenbarth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Eisenbarth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenbarth were Machinist and Apprentice Decorator. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Apprentice Decorator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisenbarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenbarth 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Eisenbarth. 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 723 military records available for the last name Eisenbarth. For the veterans among your Eisenbarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenbarth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenbarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eisenbarth in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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