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Enholm Family History

Enholm 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: Denholm, Engholm, Edholm, Ekholm, Holm, Trenholm, Seaholm, Nyholm

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Where is the Enholm family from?

You can see how Enholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enholm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Enholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Enholm family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Enholm's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Enholm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enholm. 50% of Enholm men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Traffic Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Enholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enholm 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Enholm. 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 233 military records available for the last name Enholm. For the veterans among your Enholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enholm lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Enholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Enholm in 1950 was 46, and 77 in 2003.

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