| ![Show Contents]() Eisener History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany Etymology of EisenerWhat does the name Eisener mean? The name Eisener originated in the German speaking Austrian Empire, which was primarily located in the Danube River Basin. Surnames that identified the bearer by occupation, like Eisener, became common in Germany after the 12th century. Eisener is a name for a person who was a iron worker or iron seller. Early Origins of the Eisener familyThe surname Eisener was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The family would later emerge as nobility with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Ancient chronicles first mention one "Walther der Isiner" in the year 1272. Early History of the Eisener familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eisener research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1641, 1706, 1712, 1773, 1867, 1918 and 1919 are included under the topic Early Eisener History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eisener Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Eisener include Eisner, Aisner, Eissner, Aissner, Eisener, Eisnert, Eisen, Aisener, Isener, Isner, Issner and many more. Early Notables of the Eisener familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Eisener were Kurt Eisner (1867-1919), who was a German political journalist of Jewish descent. He took a prominent part in the...
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| Eisener migration to the United States | + |
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Eisener were
Eisener Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jgnatz Eisener, aged 57, who immigrated to the United States from Eisenstein, in 1893
- Maria Eisener, aged 42, who landed in America from Eisenstein, in 1893
- Mr. Ignate Eisener, aged 57, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Dresden" 1
- Mrs. Maria Eisener, aged 42, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Dresden" 2
- Mr. Max Eisener, aged 13, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Dresden" 3
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Eisener Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Juak Eisener, aged 27, who immigrated to America from Lublin, in 1904
- Walli Eisener, aged 0, who landed in America from Warberg, Sweden, in 1909
| Contemporary Notables of the name Eisener (post 1700) | + |
- Jason Eisener, American Sundance Film Festival Award winning director, writer and editor, best known for his Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)
- Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2050
- Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2051
- Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2052
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