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Enfinger Family History

Enfinger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Emfinger. Compare Infinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Enfinger family from?

You can see how Enfinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enfinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Enfinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Enfinger families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Enfinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Enfinger families in 1891.
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What did your Enfinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enfinger. 36% of Enfinger men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Enfinger women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enfinger were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Housekeeping
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Enfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enfinger 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Enfinger. 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 Enfinger. For the veterans among your Enfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enfinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Enfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Enfinger in 1957 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enfinger 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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