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Enck Name Meaning

North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Eniko formed with agin ‘point or blade (of a sword)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wenck, Eick, Eck, Einck, Erck, Mick, Beck, Bick, Bence, Huck

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Where is the Enck family from?

You can see how Enck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Enck families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Enck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Enck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enck. 13% of Enck men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Enck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Enck were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enck 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Enck. 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 895 military records available for the last name Enck. For the veterans among your Enck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enck lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Enck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Enck in 1944 was 20, and 73 in 2004.

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