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Enten Family History

Enten 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: Engen, Etten, Entin, Enter, Ennen, Esten, Engel, Elton, Eitel, Eden

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Where is the Enten family from?

You can see how Enten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Enten family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Enten's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Enten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Enten. 34% of Enten men worked as a Contractor. .

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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

  • Contractor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Enten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enten 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Enten. 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 46 military records available for the last name Enten. For the veterans among your Enten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Enten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Enten in 1971 was 86, and 69 in 2000.

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