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Eisenman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisenmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Eiseman, Eiserman, Iseman, Wiseman, Iserman, Eilerman, Eisemann

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Where is the Eisenman family from?

You can see how Eisenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eisenman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eisenman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenman. 20% of Eisenman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Eisenman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenman were Miner and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eisenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eisenman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eisenman. For the veterans among your Eisenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eisenman in 1955 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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