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Enton Family History

Enton 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: Elton, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Exton, Benton, Lenton, Renton

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Where is the Enton family from?

You can see how Enton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Enton family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Enton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enton 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 Enton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Enton. 100% of Enton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Enton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enton 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Enton. 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 91 military records available for the last name Enton. For the veterans among your Enton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Enton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Enton in 1964 was 83, and 45 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enton 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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