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Ensslen Family History

Ensslen 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: Enslen, Essler, Essen, Ensley, Enslin, Jenssen, Endsley, Eissler

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Where is the Ensslen family from?

You can see how Ensslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensslen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ensslen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ensslen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ensslen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ensslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ensslen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ensslen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Ensslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensslen 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ensslen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ensslen. For the veterans among your Ensslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensslen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ensslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ensslen in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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