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Ensey Family History

Ensey Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Enser.

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


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Where is the Ensey family from?

You can see how Ensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ensey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ensey families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ensey's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ensey families in 1840.
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What did your Ensey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ensey. 34% of Ensey men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Ensey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ensey were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Ensey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensey 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Ensey. 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 694 military records available for the last name Ensey. For the veterans among your Ensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ensey in 1960 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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