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Enis Family History

Enis Surname Meaning

Irish and English (Worcestershire): variant of Ennis. German: variant of Ehnis. This surname is rare Germany.

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


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Where is the Enis family from?

You can see how Enis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Enis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Enis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Enis families in 1911.
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What did your Enis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teamster was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Enis. 100% of Enis men worked as a Teamster.

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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

  • Teamster
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Enis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enis 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Enis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Enis. For the veterans among your Enis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Enis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Enis in 1960 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enis 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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