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Enquist Family History

Enquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements en ‘juniper’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Enquist family from?

You can see how Enquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Enquist families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Enquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Enquist families in 1891.
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What did your Enquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enquist. 21% of Enquist men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Enquist women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enquist were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Enquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enquist 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Enquist. 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 478 military records available for the last name Enquist. For the veterans among your Enquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enquist lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Enquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Enquist in 1957 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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