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Enz Family History

Enz Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: from a short form of the personal names Anselm or Ernst. Compare Ens.

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


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Where is the Enz family from?

You can see how Enz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Enz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Enz family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Enz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Enz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enz 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 Enz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enz. 16% of Enz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Enz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enz were Baker and Saleslady.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Enz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enz 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 Enz. 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 782 military records available for the last name Enz. For the veterans among your Enz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Enz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Enz in 1962 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enz 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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