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Enston Family History

Enston Surname Meaning

see Enstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Enston family from?

You can see how Enston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enston family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Enston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Enston families living in Warwickshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Enston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Enston families in 1891.
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What did your Enston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Enston. 60% of Enston men worked as an Incapacitated and 79% of Enston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enston were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    60%
  • Bricklayer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    22%

What Enston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Enston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enston 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Enston. 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 53 military records available for the last name Enston. For the veterans among your Enston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Enston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Enston in 1962 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enston 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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