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Ennie Family History

Ennie 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: Lennie, Ennis, Bennie, Yennie, Dennie, Ednie, Pennie, Rennie, Dennis

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Where is the Ennie family from?

You can see how Ennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ennie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ennie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Ennie families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ennie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ennie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ennie 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 Ennie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ennie. 100% of Ennie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Ennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ennie 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Ennie. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ennie. For the veterans among your Ennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ennie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ennie 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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