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Enty Family History

Enty 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: Ent, Fenty, Endy, Esty, Entz, Henry, Eng, Penny, Ney, Endo

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Where is the Enty family from?

You can see how Enty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Enty families living in New Brunswick. This was about 74% of all the recorded Enty's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Enty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enty 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 Enty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enty. 100% of Enty men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Enty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enty 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Enty. 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 Enty. For the veterans among your Enty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Enty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Enty in 1962 was 58, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enty 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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