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Enderton Family History

Enderton 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: Enderson, Anderton, Anderson, Alderton, Edgerton, Henderson, Enerson

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Where is the Enderton family from?

You can see how Enderton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enderton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enderton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Enderton families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Enderton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Enderton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enderton 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 Enderton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enderton. 75% of Enderton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Enderton women worked as a School 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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Enderton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Enderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enderton 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Enderton. 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 308 military records available for the last name Enderton. For the veterans among your Enderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enderton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Enderton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Enderton in 1967 was 83, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enderton 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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