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Ewerth Family History

Ewerth 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: Werth, Ewert, Weith, Worth, Warth, Ewart, Wirth, Egert, Eiswerth

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Where is the Ewerth family from?

You can see how Ewerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ewerth families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ewerth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ewerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewerth 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 Ewerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ewerth. 50% of Ewerth men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ewerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Ewerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewerth 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ewerth. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ewerth. For the veterans among your Ewerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewerth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ewerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ewerth in 1958 was 59, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewerth 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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