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Ensig Family History

Ensig 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: Ensign, Essig, Ensing, Eng, Ensor, Enis, Mensik, Rensing, Bisig

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Where is the Ensig family from?

You can see how Ensig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ensig families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ensig's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ensig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Ensig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ensig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ensig. For the veterans among your Ensig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensig lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Ensig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ensig in 1984 was 79, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ensig 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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