History of your Surname
Get access to Ensberg family records.Start a free trial

Ensberg Family History

Ensberg 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: Enberg, Engberg, Risberg, Osberg, Isberg, Vosberg, Weisberg, Rosberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ensberg family from?

You can see how Ensberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ensberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ensberg families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ensberg's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ensberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ensberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ensberg. 50% of Ensberg men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Ensberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Ensberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Ensberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ensberg

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Ensberg. 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.

View all Ensberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Ensberg. For the veterans among your Ensberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ensberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ensberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Ensberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Ensberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ensberg in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ensberg

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ensberg family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ensberg last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial