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Encinas Family History

Encinas Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places so named for example in the provinces of Salamanca, Valladolid, and Segovia.

From the plural of encina ‘holm oak’.

(see Encina).

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


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Where is the Encinas family from?

You can see how Encinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Encinas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Encinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Encinas family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Encinas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Encinas families in 1871.
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What did your Encinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Encinas. 40% of Encinas men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Encinas women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Encinas were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    32%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 656 military records available for the last name Encinas. For the veterans among your Encinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Encinas lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Encinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Encinas in 1944 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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