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Enterkin Family History

Enterkin Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire): habitational name from a place of this name in Dumfriesshire.

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


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Where is the Enterkin family from?

You can see how Enterkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enterkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enterkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Enterkin families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enterkin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Enterkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enterkin 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 Enterkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enterkin. 60% of Enterkin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Enterkin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enterkin were Farm Labor and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Enterkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enterkin 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Enterkin. 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 212 military records available for the last name Enterkin. For the veterans among your Enterkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enterkin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Enterkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Enterkin in 1944 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enterkin 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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