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Ender Family History

Ender Surname Meaning

South German: from a short form of the personal name Anders a vernacular form of Andreas.

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


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Where is the Ender family from?

You can see how Ender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ender families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ender's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ender families in 1911.
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What did your Ender ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ender. 38% of Ender men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Help
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ender 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ender. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ender. For the veterans among your Ender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ender lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ender in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ender 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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