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Ensslin Family History

Ensslin 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: Enslin, Henslin, Enslen, Esplin, Maslin, Joslin, Newlin, Einstein

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Where is the Ensslin family from?

You can see how Ensslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ensslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ensslin families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Ensslin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ensslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ensslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ensslin. 100% of Ensslin men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ensslin women worked as a 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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ensslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Ensslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensslin 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Ensslin. 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 430 military records available for the last name Ensslin. For the veterans among your Ensslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensslin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ensslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ensslin in 1961 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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