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Ewans Family History

Ewans Surname Meaning

see Ewens.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ewans family from?

You can see how Ewans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Ewans families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ewans's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ewans families in 1891.
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What did your Ewans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ewans. 81% of Ewans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ewans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewans 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ewans. 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 270 military records available for the last name Ewans. For the veterans among your Ewans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ewans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ewans in 1963 was 72, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewans 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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