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Eninger Family History

Eninger 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: Ebinger, Edinger, Evinger, Eminger, Ensinger, Ehinger, Weninger

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Where is the Eninger family from?

You can see how Eninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eninger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Eninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eninger 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 Eninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eninger. 43% of Eninger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eninger women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Eninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Eninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eninger 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Eninger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Eninger. For the veterans among your Eninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eninger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Eninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eninger in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eninger 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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