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Enkin Family History

Enkin 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: Elkin, Henkin, Jenkin, Etkin, Entin, Eakin, Eskin, Hankin, Makin

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Where is the Enkin family from?

You can see how Enkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Enkin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Enkin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Enkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enkin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Enkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Enkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enkin 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Enkin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Enkin. For the veterans among your Enkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enkin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Enkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Enkin in 1988 was 102, and 69 in 1994.

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