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Enser Name Meaning

German: habitational named for someone from any of several places called Ense. English (Oxfordshire): variant of Ensor .

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


Similar surnames: Lenser, Enger, Unser, Genser, Eger, Eder, Buser, Easter, Ensor, Engel

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Where is the Enser family from?

You can see how Enser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Enser families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Enser's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Enser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Enser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Enser. 32% of Enser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Enser women worked as an At Home. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enser 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Enser. 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 669 military records available for the last name Enser. For the veterans among your Enser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Enser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Enser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Enser in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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