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Ewain Family History

Ewain 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: Swain, Wain, Ewan, Ewin, Hain, Bain, Main, Cain, Drain, Spain

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Where is the Ewain family from?

You can see how Ewain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ewain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ewain family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ewain's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ewain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ewain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewain 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ewain. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ewain. For the veterans among your Ewain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Ewain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ewain in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewain 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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