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Enk Family History

Enk Name 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: Wenk, Eng, Eck, Penk, Denk, Renk, Senk, Menk, Elk, Erk

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Where is the Enk family from?

You can see how Enk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Enk families living in Cheshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Enk's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Enk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enk. 32% of Enk men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Enk women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Enk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enk 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Enk. 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 989 military records available for the last name Enk. For the veterans among your Enk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Enk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Enk in 1962 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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