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Enghist Family History

Enghist 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: English, Engquist, Enquist, Geist, Anguish, Angst, Grist, Hengst

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Where is the Enghist family from?

You can see how Enghist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enghist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Enghist family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Enghist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Enghist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enghist 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 19 census records available for the last name Enghist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enghist 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Enghist. 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 Enghist. For the veterans among your Enghist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enghist lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enghist 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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