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Enea Family History

Enea Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Enea Italian form of Aeneas the Latin name of the Trojan hero credited in classical legend with founding the Roman state.

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


Similar surnames: Genua, Engel, Elia, Eber, Penza, Ehnes, Seneca, Benes, Enz, Enis

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Where is the Enea family from?

You can see how Enea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Enea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Enea families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Enea's in USA. California had the highest population of Enea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enea. 45% of Enea men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Enea women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enea were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Commercial Fisherman
    28%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Enea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enea 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Enea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Enea. For the veterans among your Enea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enea lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Enea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Enea in 1961 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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