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Enochs Name Meaning

Altered form of English or Welsh Enoch with the addition of excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Enoch, Enos, Knotts, Nobbs, Fochs, Dachs, Wachs, Knothe, Bloch

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Where is the Enochs family from?

You can see how Enochs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enochs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Enochs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Enochs families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Enochs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Enochs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enochs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enochs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enochs. 23% of Enochs men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Enochs women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enochs were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Enochs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enochs 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Enochs. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Enochs. For the veterans among your Enochs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enochs lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Enochs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Enochs in 1946 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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