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Eiswerth Family History

Eiswerth Surname Meaning

German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house name or a nickname for an innkeeper or a tavern owner or for a farmer from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ also ‘horse shoe’.

It denotes a connection to the physical landscape or specific dwelling places.

The term combines elements that signify both a profession and a material, reflecting the importance of these roles in society.

The word wirt (Low German wērt) indicates a sense of hospitality and agriculture.

This nomenclature illustrates the interrelation between occupation and the material culture in historical contexts.

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


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You can see how Eiswerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiswerth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiswerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Eiswerth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiswerth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eiswerth families in 1880.
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What did your Eiswerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiswerth. 67% of Eiswerth men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Eiswerth women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eiswerth were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Eiswerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiswerth 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Eiswerth. 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 253 military records available for the last name Eiswerth. For the veterans among your Eiswerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiswerth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eiswerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eiswerth in 1963 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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