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Encke Family History

Encke 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: Mencke, Eicke, Enke, Enck, Ence, Ecke, Cocke, Bence, Eck, Ecker

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Where is the Encke family from?

You can see how Encke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Encke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Encke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Encke families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Encke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Encke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Encke 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 Encke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Encke. 34% of Encke men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Encke women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Encke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Encke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Encke 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Encke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Encke. For the veterans among your Encke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Encke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Encke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Encke in 1966 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Encke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Encke 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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