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Enstedt Family History

Enstedt 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: Nienstedt, Anstett, Enstad, Ansted, Hustedt, Fenster, Easter

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Where is the Enstedt family from?

You can see how Enstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enstedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Enstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Enstedt family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Enstedt's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Enstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enstedt. 100% of Enstedt women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Enstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enstedt 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Enstedt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Enstedt. For the veterans among your Enstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enstedt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Enstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Enstedt in 1959 was 58, and 75 in 2002.

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