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Ewar Family History

Ewar 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: Ewart, Ewer, Dewar, Ewan, Bear, Omar, Haar, Dear, Ward, Swan

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Where is the Ewar family from?

You can see how Ewar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ewar families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ewar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ewar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Ewar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ewar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ewar. For the veterans among your Ewar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Ewar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ewar in 1979 was 80, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewar 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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