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Ens Family History

Ens Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal names Anselm or Ernst. Compare Enns.

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


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Where is the Ens family from?

You can see how Ens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 164 Ens families living in Manitoba. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ens's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ens families in 1911.
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What did your Ens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ens. 80% of Ens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ens women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ens were Labourer and 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
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ens 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 Ens. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ens. For the veterans among your Ens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ens in 1962 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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