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Enser Family History

Enser Surname Meaning

German: habitational named for someone from any of several places called Ense. English (Oxfordshire): variant of Ensor.

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


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Where is the Enser family from?

You can see how Enser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Enser families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Enser's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Enser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enser 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 Enser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Enser. 82% of Enser 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enser 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Enser. 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 669 military records available for the last name Enser. For the veterans among your Enser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Enser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Enser in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enser 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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