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Enny Family History

Enny 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: Penny, Denny, Kenny, Erny, Jenny, Henny, Enns, Tenny, Benny, Endy

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Where is the Enny family from?

You can see how Enny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Enny family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enny's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Enny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Enny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enny 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Enny. 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 114 military records available for the last name Enny. For the veterans among your Enny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Enny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Enny in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enny 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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