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Origins of the Ennis surname

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About the Ennises

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Where do most Ennises live?

In 1921, most Ennises lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ennises

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,020 records for the Ennis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Ennises most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Joneses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ennises.

What are the most common Ennis first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ennises

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ennises in 1921
Cotton Weaver

25

Dressmaker

22

None

22

Charwoman

19

General Servant

18

Common Male occupations for Ennises in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

43

Farm Hands

42

Coal Miner

38

Tailor

37

General Labourer

36

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