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Enander Family History

Enander 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: Elander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Brander, Sander, Levander

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Where is the Enander family from?

You can see how Enander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Enander family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Enander's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Enander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enander 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 Enander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enander. 45% of Enander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Enander women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Enander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Enander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enander 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Enander. 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 88 military records available for the last name Enander. For the veterans among your Enander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Enander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Enander in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enander 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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