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Enman Name Meaning

Altered form of English Inman .

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


Similar surnames: Kenan, Henman, Inman, Wenman, Edman, Seeman, Elman, Ehman, Denman

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Where is the Enman family from?

You can see how Enman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 77 Enman families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 88% of all the recorded Enman's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Enman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Enman. 62% of Enman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Enman women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Printer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Enman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enman 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Enman. 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 510 military records available for the last name Enman. For the veterans among your Enman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Enman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Enman in 1949 was 31, and 57 in 2004.

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