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Enell Family History

Enell 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: Knell, Ezell, Nell, Snell, Ewell, Ebell, Engell, Euell, Edell, Bell

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Where is the Enell family from?

You can see how Enell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Enell families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Enell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Enell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enell 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 Enell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enell. 47% of Enell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Enell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enell were Motor Mixer and Housekeeping.

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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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Motor Mixer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeping
    50%

What Enell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Enell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enell 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Enell. 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 164 military records available for the last name Enell. For the veterans among your Enell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Enell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Enell in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enell 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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