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Ens Family History

Ens Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal names Anselm or Ernst . Compare Enns .

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


Similar surnames: Gens, Enis, Sens, Enz, Eng, Zens, Enes, Ems, Bens, Enns

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Where is the Ens family from?

You can see how Ens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Ens families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ens's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ens. 100% of Ens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ens 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 Ens. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ens. For the veterans among your Ens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ens in 1962 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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