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Ensby Family History

Ensby Surname Meaning

reduced variant of Endersby; see Enderby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ensby family from?

You can see how Ensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ensby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ensby families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ensby's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Ensby families in 1891.
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What did your Ensby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ensby. 100% of Ensby 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensby 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ensby. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ensby. For the veterans among your Ensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ensby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ensby in 1963 was 75, and 104 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ensby 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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