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Enlow Family History

Enlow Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Enslow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Enlow family from?

You can see how Enlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Enlow family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enlow's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Enlow families in 1891.
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What did your Enlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Enlow. 100% of Enlow 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%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Enlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enlow 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Enlow. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Enlow. For the veterans among your Enlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enlow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Enlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Enlow in 1948 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enlow 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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