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Eisenhower Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisenhauer .

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


Similar surnames: Isenhower, Eisenhour, Icenhower, Isenhour, Eisenhauer, Risenhoover

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Where is the Eisenhower family from?

You can see how Eisenhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenhower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Eisenhower families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenhower's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eisenhower families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenhower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenhower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenhower. 24% of Eisenhower men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Eisenhower women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisenhower were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eisenhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhower 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhower. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31,000 military records available for the last name Eisenhower. For the veterans among your Eisenhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhower lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eisenhower in 1957 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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