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Enan Family History

Enan 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: Evan, Egan, Onan, Ewan, Enman, Kenan, Han, Yan, Pan, Tan

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Where is the Enan family from?

You can see how Enan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Enan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Enan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Enan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Enan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Enan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Enan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Enan. For the veterans among your Enan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enan lifespan?

Average Enan life expectancy in 1977 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enan 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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