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Entsminger Family History

Entsminger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ensminger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Entsminger family from?

You can see how Entsminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entsminger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Entsminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Entsminger families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Entsminger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Entsminger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entsminger 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 Entsminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Entsminger. 44% of Entsminger men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Entsminger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Entsminger were Salesman and Presser.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Presser
    19%

What Entsminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Entsminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entsminger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Entsminger. 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 468 military records available for the last name Entsminger. For the veterans among your Entsminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entsminger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Entsminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Entsminger in 1959 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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