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Enkers Family History

Enkers 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: Enders, Anker, Ecker, Benkert, Evers, Eakes, Enger, Enberg, Rakers

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Where is the Enkers family from?

You can see how Enkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enkers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Enkers family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Enkers's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Enkers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enkers 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 Enkers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Enkers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Enkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enkers 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Enkers. 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 19 military records available for the last name Enkers. For the veterans among your Enkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enkers lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Enkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Enkers in 1976 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enkers 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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