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Enslie Family History

Enslie 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: Emslie, Enslin, Leslie, Ainslie, Enslow, Ensley, Henslin, Enslen

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Where is the Enslie family from?

You can see how Enslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Enslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Enslie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Enslie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Enslie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Enslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enslie 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Enslie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Enslie. For the veterans among your Enslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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