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Ensell Family History

Ensell Surname Meaning

see Ansell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ensell family from?

You can see how Ensell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ensell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Ensell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ensell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ensell families in 1891.
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What did your Ensell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ensell. 100% of Ensell men worked as a Builders Carpenter and 66% of Ensell 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

  • Builders Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%
  • Charwoman
    9%
  • School Teacher
    9%

What Ensell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ensell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensell 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Ensell. 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 245 military records available for the last name Ensell. For the veterans among your Ensell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ensell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ensell in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ensell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ensell 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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