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Eisenhour Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisenhauer .

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


Similar surnames: Isenhour, Icenhour, Eisenhower, Isenhower, Eisenhauer, Icenhower

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Where is the Eisenhour family from?

You can see how Eisenhour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisenhour family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisenhour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Eisenhour families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Eisenhour's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Eisenhour families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisenhour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisenhour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisenhour. 35% of Eisenhour men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eisenhour women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisenhour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisenhour 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Eisenhour. 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 423 military records available for the last name Eisenhour. For the veterans among your Eisenhour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisenhour lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Eisenhour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eisenhour in 1942 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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