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Ennen Family History

Ennen Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Enno.

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


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Where is the Ennen family from?

You can see how Ennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ennen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ennen families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ennen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ennen families in 1891.
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What did your Ennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ennen. 100% of Ennen 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Ennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ennen 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Ennen. 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 481 military records available for the last name Ennen. For the veterans among your Ennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ennen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ennen in 1963 was 76, and 60 in 2004.

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