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Eissey Family History

Eissey 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: Bissey, Eisley, Missey, Hussey, Nissley, Massey, Eisen, Bussey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eissey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eissey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Eissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eissey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Eissey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eissey. For the veterans among your Eissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eissey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eissey in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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