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Ensen Family History

Ensen 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: Eisen, Elsen, Engen, Bensen, Jensen, Mensen, Essen, Hensen, Enser

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Where is the Ensen family from?

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

What did your Ensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ensen. 100% of Ensen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Ensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensen 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Ensen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ensen. For the veterans among your Ensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Ensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ensen in 1967 was 70, and 81 in 1994.

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