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Ewaldt Family History

Ewaldt 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: Ewald, Ewoldt, Ewalt, Wald, Ewart, Walt, Dewald, Waldo, Dewalt

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Where is the Ewaldt family from?

You can see how Ewaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewaldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ewaldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ewaldt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewaldt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ewaldt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewaldt 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 Ewaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ewaldt. 46% of Ewaldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Ewaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ewaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewaldt 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ewaldt. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ewaldt. For the veterans among your Ewaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewaldt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ewaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ewaldt in 1958 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewaldt 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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