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Eisenhauser Family History

Eisenhauser 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: Eisenhauer, Reisenauer, Eisenhower, Eisenhour, Wickenhauser

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Where is the Eisenhauser family from?

You can see how Eisenhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisenhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eisenhauser family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eisenhauser's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Eisenhauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenhauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eisenhauser. 100% of Eisenhauser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Eisenhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhauser 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhauser. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eisenhauser. For the veterans among your Eisenhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhauser lifespan?

Average Eisenhauser life expectancy in 2003 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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