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En Family History

En Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: An, Wen, Ben, Eng, Ken, In, Ren, Len, Oen, Sen

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Where is the En family from?

You can see how En families moved over time by selecting different census years. The En family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most En families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 En family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded En's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of En families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the En surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your En ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named En. 100% of En men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name En. Like a window into their day-to-day life, En 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name En. 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 136,000 military records available for the last name En. For the veterans among your En ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average En lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, En life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for En in 1990 was 46, and 81 in 2001.

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