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Enstead Family History

Enstead 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: Anstead, Enstad, Umstead, Winstead, Stead, Onstad, Elstad, Newstead

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Where is the Enstead family from?

You can see how Enstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Enstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Enstead family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enstead's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Enstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Enstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enstead 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Enstead. 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 4 military records available for the last name Enstead. For the veterans among your Enstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enstead lifespan?

Average Enstead life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enstead 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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