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Enzel Family History

Enzel 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: Engel, Wenzel, Menzel, Henzel, Etzel, Denzel, Genzel, Fenzel, Benzel

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Where is the Enzel family from?

You can see how Enzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Enzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Enzel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Enzel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Enzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enzel 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 Enzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enzel. 37% of Enzel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Enzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Enzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enzel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Enzel. 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 175 military records available for the last name Enzel. For the veterans among your Enzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enzel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Enzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Enzel in 1959 was 44, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enzel 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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