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Eisenbrey Family History

Eisenbrey 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: Eisenbraun, Eisenbarth, Eisenbach, Eisenberg, Eisenberger, Eisenbeis

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Where is the Eisenbrey family from?

You can see how Eisenbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenbrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenbrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eisenbrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenbrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eisenbrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenbrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eisenbrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenbrey. 25% of Eisenbrey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eisenbrey women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Eisenbrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eisenbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenbrey 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Eisenbrey. 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 125 military records available for the last name Eisenbrey. For the veterans among your Eisenbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenbrey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eisenbrey in 1952 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eisenbrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eisenbrey 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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