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Ence Family History

Ence Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ince. Americanized form of South German Enz a short form of Anselm.

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


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Where is the Ence family from?

You can see how Ence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ence family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ence's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ence families in 1911.
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What did your Ence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ence. 28% of Ence men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ence women worked as a Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ence 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ence. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Ence. For the veterans among your Ence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ence lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ence in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ence ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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