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Eisenbaum Family History

Eisenbaum 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: Eisenbraun, Rosenbaum, Eisenbach, Eichenbaum, Nissenbaum, Kienbaum

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Where is the Eisenbaum family from?

You can see how Eisenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eisenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Eisenbaum families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eisenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eisenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eisenbaum. 50% of Eisenbaum 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Eisenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenbaum 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Eisenbaum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Eisenbaum. For the veterans among your Eisenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenbaum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Eisenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eisenbaum in 1972 was 63, and 98 in 2001.

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