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Enay Family History

Enay 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: Nay, Senay, Snay, Endy, Henry, May, Hay, Kay, Day, Gray

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Where is the Enay family from?

You can see how Enay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Enay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Enay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Enay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Enay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Enay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Enay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Enay. For the veterans among your Enay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Enay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Enay in 1963 was 31, and 44 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enay 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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