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Ena Family History

Ena Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Na, Eng, Bena, Sena, Pena, Tena, Vena, Enea, Cena, Lena

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Where is the Ena family from?

You can see how Ena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Ena families living in British Columbia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ena's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ena ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ena. 100% of Ena women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ena 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Ena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Ena. For the veterans among your Ena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ena lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ena in 1964 was 74, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ena ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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