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Encks Family History

Encks 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: Enck, Jencks, Eck, Socks, Enos, Rocks, Jenks, Eick, Enis, Sacks

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Where is the Encks family from?

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

There are 38 census records available for the last name Encks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Encks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Encks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Encks. For the veterans among your Encks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Encks 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Encks

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