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Enden Family History

Enden 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: Eden, Engen, Elden, Eiden, Ende, Ender, Menden, Ennen, Engel, Heiden

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Where is the Enden family from?

You can see how Enden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Enden families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Enden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Enden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Enden. 100% of Enden 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 827 census records available for the last name Enden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enden 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Enden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Enden. For the veterans among your Enden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Enden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Enden in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enden 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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