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Eniss Family History

Eniss 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: Niss, Enis, Kniss, Eiss, Ness, Elias, Bliss, Biss, Weiss, Kiss

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Where is the Eniss family from?

You can see how Eniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eniss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eniss family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eniss's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Eniss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eniss 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 151 census records available for the last name Eniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eniss 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Eniss. 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 22 military records available for the last name Eniss. For the veterans among your Eniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eniss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Eniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eniss in 1970 was 68, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eniss 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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