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Enequist Family History

Enequist 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: Engquist, Enquist, Elmquist, Edquist, Nyquist, Newquist, Quist

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Where is the Enequist family from?

You can see how Enequist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enequist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Enequist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Enequist families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Enequist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Enequist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enequist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enequist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enequist. 100% of Enequist men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Enequist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enequist 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Enequist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Enequist. For the veterans among your Enequist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enequist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Enequist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Enequist in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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