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Ensminger Family History

Ensminger Surname Meaning

German and Alsatian: probably a habitational name for someone from Ensmingen, a place (or estate) of unknown location and etymology.

This surname is most common in Alsace, France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ensminger family from?

You can see how Ensminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensminger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ensminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Ensminger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ensminger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ensminger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ensminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ensminger. 19% of Ensminger men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Ensminger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ensminger were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Ensminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ensminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensminger 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Ensminger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ensminger. For the veterans among your Ensminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensminger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ensminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ensminger in 1943 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ensminger 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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