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Endow Family History

Endow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Japanese Endō (see Endo).

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


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Where is the Endow family from?

You can see how Endow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Endow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Endow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Endow families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Endow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Endow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Endow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Endow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Endow. 40% of Endow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Endow women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Fisherman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Endow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Endow 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Endow. 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 281 military records available for the last name Endow. For the veterans among your Endow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Endow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Endow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Endow in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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