This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eowan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eowan Family History

Eowan Surname 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: Gowan, Rowan, Cowan, Ewan, Mohan, Bowman, Swan, Roman, Yeoman, Oman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eowan family from?

You can see how Eowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eowan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eowan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Eowan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Eowan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Eowan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Eowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Eowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eowan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eowan

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Eowan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Eowan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Eowan. For the veterans among your Eowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eowan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eowan family history

Discover More

What is the average Eowan lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Eowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eowan in 1998 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eowan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eowan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eowan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial