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Eisert Family History

Eisert Name Meaning

North German: from a shortening of the ancient Germanic personal name Isenhart composed of the elements īsan ‘iron’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Eilert, Eifert, Geisert, Libert, Reinert, Reisert, Seibert, Teinert

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Where is the Eisert family from?

You can see how Eisert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Eisert families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eisert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eisert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisert. 34% of Eisert men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Eisert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisert were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Electrican
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisert 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Eisert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eisert. For the veterans among your Eisert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eisert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eisert in 1957 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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