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Ensall Family History

Ensall 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: Edsall, Kelsall, Hensell, Kendall, Ansell, Sall, Bonsall, Rendall

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Where is the Ensall family from?

You can see how Ensall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Ensall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ensall families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ensall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ensall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensall 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 Ensall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ensall. 100% of Ensall men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Ensall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ensall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Ensall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensall 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ensall. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ensall. For the veterans among your Ensall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensall lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Ensall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ensall in 1977 was 49, and 61 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ensall 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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