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Enus Family History

Enus 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: Enos, Enis, Venus, Enes, Enns, Ens, Eng, Endo, Kus, Brus

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Where is the Enus family from?

You can see how Enus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Enus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Enus family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Enus's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Enus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enus 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 Enus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Doffer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enus. 100% of Enus men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Enus women worked as a Doffer.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Doffer
    100%

What Enus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Enus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enus 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Enus. 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 166 military records available for the last name Enus. For the veterans among your Enus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Enus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Enus in 1971 was 34, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enus 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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