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Eward Family History

Eward 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: Ward, Seward, Ewald, Edward, Ewart, Emard, Elward, Sward, Evard

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Where is the Eward family from?

You can see how Eward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Eward families living in Glamorgan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Eward's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Eward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eward 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 Eward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eward. 39% of Eward men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Eward women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eward were Truck Driver and None.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • None
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eward 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Eward. 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 295 military records available for the last name Eward. For the veterans among your Eward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eward lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eward in 1965 was 89, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eward 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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