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Enda Family History

Enda 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: Endo, Anda, Benda, Renda, Enea, End, Ende, Inda, Lenda, Endy

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Where is the Enda family from?

You can see how Enda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Enda families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Enda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Enda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enda. 100% of Enda men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Enda women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Presser
    34%
  • Religious Teacher
    34%

What Enda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Enda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enda 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Enda. 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 100 military records available for the last name Enda. For the veterans among your Enda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Enda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Enda in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enda 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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