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Encinger Family History

Encinger 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: Ensinger, Enfinger, Wenninger, Infinger, Ebinger, Henninger

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Where is the Encinger family from?

You can see how Encinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Encinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Encinger family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Encinger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Encinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Encinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Encinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Encinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Encinger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Encinger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Encinger. For the veterans among your Encinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Encinger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Encinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Encinger in 1975 was 57, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Encinger 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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