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Enes Family History

Enes Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Azores): variant of Anes.

In some cases also German: habitational name from a place called Henis in Limburg eastern Belgium.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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You can see how Enes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Enes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Enes families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Enes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Enes families in 1911.
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What did your Enes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couturire was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Enes. 100% of Enes women worked as a Couturire.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enes 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Enes. 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 928 military records available for the last name Enes. For the veterans among your Enes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Enes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Enes in 1959 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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