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Ennet Family History

Ennet 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: Ebnet, Ennen, Bennet, Ennes, Jenner, Engel, Venner, Senne, Penner

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Where is the Ennet family from?

You can see how Ennet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ennet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ennet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ennet family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Ennet's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ennet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ennet 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 Ennet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ennet. 50% of Ennet men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Ennet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Ennet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ennet 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ennet. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ennet. For the veterans among your Ennet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ennet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Ennet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ennet in 1967 was 77, and 68 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ennet 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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