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Endresen Name Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Endre from Old Norse Eindrithi composed of the elements ein ‘one sole’ + rithi ‘rider’. Compare Enderson

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


Similar surnames: Andresen, Andreasen, Enerson, Borresen, Andreason, Andreassen

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Where is the Endresen family from?

You can see how Endresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Endresen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Endresen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Endresen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Endresen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Endresen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Endresen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Endresen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Endresen. 60% of Endresen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Endresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Endresen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Endresen. 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 145 military records available for the last name Endresen. For the veterans among your Endresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Endresen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Endresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Endresen in 1951 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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