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Enkel Family History

Enkel 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: Engel, Kenkel, Unkel, Enke, Eckel, Henkel, Winkel, Anker, Angel

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Where is the Enkel family from?

You can see how Enkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enkel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Enkel families living in Middlesex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Enkel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Enkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enkel 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 Enkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Enkel. 100% of Enkel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Enkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Enkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enkel 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Enkel. 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 656 military records available for the last name Enkel. For the veterans among your Enkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enkel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Enkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Enkel in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enkel 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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