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Enslin Family History

Enslin Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Anselm. German: from a pet form of the personal name Ernst.

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


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Where is the Enslin family from?

You can see how Enslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Enslin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Enslin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Enslin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Enslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enslin. 30% of Enslin men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Enslin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enslin were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Housework
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Enslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enslin 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Enslin. 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 740 military records available for the last name Enslin. For the veterans among your Enslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enslin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Enslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Enslin in 1954 was 59, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enslin 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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