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Enich Family History

Enich 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: Enoch, Eich, Elich, Anich, Erich, Emich, Rich, Nice, Bench, Senick

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Where is the Enich family from?

You can see how Enich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Enich families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enich's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Enich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enich 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 Enich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enich. 50% of Enich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Enich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Enich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enich 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Enich. 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 170 military records available for the last name Enich. For the veterans among your Enich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Enich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Enich in 1969 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enich 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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