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Enig Family History

Enig 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: Eng, Enis, Wenig, Denig, Lenig, Enix, Ewig, Henig, Emig, Feng

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Where is the Enig family from?

You can see how Enig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Enig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 4 Enig families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Enig's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Enig families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enig 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 Enig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enig. 100% of Enig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Enig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enig 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Enig. 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 161 military records available for the last name Enig. For the veterans among your Enig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enig lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Enig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Enig in 1976 was 81, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enig 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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