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Enson Family History

Enson 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: Benson, Elson, Anson, Ensor, Henson, Eason, Jenson, Esson, Eison

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Where is the Enson family from?

You can see how Enson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Enson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Enson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Enson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enson 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 Enson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Enson. 100% of Enson men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Enson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Enson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enson 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Enson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Enson. For the veterans among your Enson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Enson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Enson in 1960 was 67, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enson 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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