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Ensmenger Family History

Ensmenger 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: Ensminger, Ensinger, Entsminger, Menger, Ernsberger, Messenger

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Where is the Ensmenger family from?

You can see how Ensmenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensmenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ensmenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ensmenger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ensmenger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ensmenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensmenger 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 325 census records available for the last name Ensmenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensmenger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ensmenger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Ensmenger. For the veterans among your Ensmenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensmenger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ensmenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ensmenger in 1962 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ensmenger 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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