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Enters Family History

Enters 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: Venters, Esters, Etters, Enter, Enders, Fenters, Senters, Centers

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Where is the Enters family from?

You can see how Enters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enters family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Enters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Enters family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Enters's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Enters families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enters 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 Enters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enters. 38% of Enters men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Enters women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Enters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Enters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enters 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Enters. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Enters. For the veterans among your Enters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Enters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Enters in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enters 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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