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Ewall Family History

Ewall 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: Wall, Ewald, Ewell, Ekwall, Ewalt, Sewall, Gall, Ball, Hall, Will

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Where is the Ewall family from?

You can see how Ewall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ewall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ewall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ewall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ewall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ewall. 100% of Ewall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ewall women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Ewall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Ewall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewall 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ewall. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Ewall. For the veterans among your Ewall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ewall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ewall in 1964 was 65, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewall 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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