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Eiselt Family History

Eiselt Name 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: Eisele, Eisert, Eisel, Eitel, Eisen, Meisel, Geisert, Eilert, Weisel

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Where is the Eiselt family from?

You can see how Eiselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiselt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eiselt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Eiselt families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Eiselt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eiselt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiselt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eiselt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eiselt. 100% of Eiselt men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Eiselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiselt 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Eiselt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 509 military records available for the last name Eiselt. For the veterans among your Eiselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiselt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Eiselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eiselt in 1957 was 53, and 73 in 2003.

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