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Enestvedt Family History

Enestvedt 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: Nester, Neustadt, Nienstedt, Sandstedt, Nestel, Anstett, Lindstedt

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Where is the Enestvedt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enestvedt 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 Enestvedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Graduate Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enestvedt. 50% of Enestvedt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Enestvedt women worked as a Graduate 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Graduate Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Enestvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enestvedt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Enestvedt. 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 38 military records available for the last name Enestvedt. For the veterans among your Enestvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enestvedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Enestvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Enestvedt in 1962 was 78, and 92 in 2001.

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