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Eisten Family History

Eisten Surname 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: Eisen, Esten, Eister, Leisten, Easton, Eitel, Easter, Kasten, Osten

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Where is the Eisten family from?

You can see how Eisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eisten families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Eisten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eisten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisten 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

There are 95 census records available for the last name Eisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisten 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 Eisten. 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 18 military records available for the last name Eisten. For the veterans among your Eisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Eisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eisten in 1973 was 81, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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