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Eismann Name Meaning

German: variant of Eisen .

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


Similar surnames: Eisman, Eisemann, Weismann, Eisenmann, Erisman, Wissmann, Wiemann

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Where is the Eismann family from?

You can see how Eismann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eismann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eismann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Eismann families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Eismann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eismann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eismann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eismann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eismann. 18% of Eismann men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Eismann women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eismann were Machinist and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Body Builder
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eismann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eismann 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Eismann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eismann. For the veterans among your Eismann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eismann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eismann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eismann in 1961 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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