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Enner Family History

Enner 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: Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Henner, Benner, Fenner, Enger, Denner

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Where is the Enner family from?

You can see how Enner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Enner families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Enner's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Enner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enner 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 Enner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enner. 100% of Enner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Enner women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Houseworker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Enner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Enner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enner 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Enner. 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 194 military records available for the last name Enner. For the veterans among your Enner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Enner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Enner in 1969 was 73, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enner 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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