Eisel Family History

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Eisel Name Meaning

Probably a shortened form of German Eisele.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Eitel, Hisel, Eisele, Heisel, Geisel, Ensey, Hisey, Eisen, Eiser

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Eisel Family Origin

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You can see how Eisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eisel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Eisel families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Eisel families in 1911.
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Eisel Family Occupations

What did your Eisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Eisel. 17% of Eisel men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Eisel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisel were Clerk and Clerk

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Eisel Historical Records

What Eisel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 662 immigration records available for the last name Eisel. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eisel. For the veterans among your Eisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Eisel Life Expectancy

What is the average Eisel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eisel in 1952 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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