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Enox Family History

Enox 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: Knox, Enos, Eno, Enix, Lenox, Fox, Noe, Zeno, Box, Eng

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Where is the Enox family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enox. 49% of Enox men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Enox women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enox were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Porter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Enox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enox 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Enox. 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 279 military records available for the last name Enox. For the veterans among your Enox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enox lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Enox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Enox in 1967 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enox 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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