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Enks Family History

Enks 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: Enos, Jenks, Enis, Enes, Enke, Enns, Inks, Elks, Ens, Banks

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Where is the Enks family from?

You can see how Enks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Enks families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Enks family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Enks's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Enks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enks 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 220 census records available for the last name Enks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enks 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Enks. 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 11 military records available for the last name Enks. For the veterans among your Enks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enks lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enks 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enks

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