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Ewer Family History

Ewer Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire Middlesex and Buckinghamshire): occupational name from Middle English ewere a shortened form of ewerer ‘servant who supplied guests at the table with water to wash their hands’.

The word ewerer is itself a derivative of Old French and Middle English ewer ‘water pitcher’ also recorded in Middle English as ower.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ewer family from?

You can see how Ewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Ewer families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ewer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ewer families in 1891.
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What did your Ewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ewer. 25% of Ewer men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Ewer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ewer were Wood Mechanist and Wig Maker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Wood Mechanist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Wig Maker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Ewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ewer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ewer. For the veterans among your Ewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ewer in 1949 was 35, and 56 in 2004.

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