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Eiss Family History

Eiss Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eis.

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


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Where is the Eiss family from?

You can see how Eiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Eiss families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eiss's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Eiss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiss 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 Eiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiss. 18% of Eiss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eiss women worked as a Trimmer.

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Physician
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Eiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiss 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Eiss. 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 245 military records available for the last name Eiss. For the veterans among your Eiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eiss in 1963 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiss 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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