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Ensman Family History

Ensman 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: Engman, Essman, Bensman, Eisman, Enman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Neman

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Where is the Ensman family from?

You can see how Ensman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ensman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ensman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ensman families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ensman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ensman families in 1880.
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What did your Ensman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ensman. 50% of Ensman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ensman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ensman were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Ensman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ensman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ensman. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ensman. For the veterans among your Ensman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ensman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ensman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ensman in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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