Enis Family History

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Enis Name Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Ennis. German and Latvian: variant of Ehnis, from a short form of a Germanic personal name composed with agi(n) ‘point (of a sword)’ (Old High German ecka).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Enns, Ekis, Benis, Ris, Heis, Enes, Ennis, Denis, Eis, Sens

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Enis Family Origin

Where is the Enis family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Enis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Enis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Enis families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Enis families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Enis's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Enis families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Enis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Enis Family Occupations

    What did your Enis ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Enis occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Enis's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Enis. A less common occupation for the Enis family was Farm Hand.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Carpenter

      4%

    • Farm Hand

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Enis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Enis Historical Records

    What Enis family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Enis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Enis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Enis. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Enis. For the veterans among your Enis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Enis Life Expectancy

    What is the average Enis lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Enis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Enis in 1960 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Enis

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Enis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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