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Ente Family History

Ente 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: Mente, Ante, Dente, Enge, Ende, Wente, Ent, Enter, Bente, Enke

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Where is the Ente family from?

You can see how Ente families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ente family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ente families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ente family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ente's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ente families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ente surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ente ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ente. 34% of Ente men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ente women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ente were Proprietor and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%

What Ente family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ente. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ente 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Ente. 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 Ente. For the veterans among your Ente ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ente lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Ente life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ente in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ente 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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