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Eisenberg Family History

Eisenberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ + berg ‘mountain hill’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of

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


Similar surnames: Weisenberg, Ehrenberg, Seidenberg, Rosenberg, Eichenberg, Ellenberg

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Where is the Eisenberg family from?

You can see how Eisenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Eisenberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eisenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eisenberg. 60% of Eisenberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Eisenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenberg 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Eisenberg. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Eisenberg. For the veterans among your Eisenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eisenberg in 1949 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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