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Ewas Family History

Ewas 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: Was, Ewan, Lewis, Ras, Wass, Elias, Swan, Faas, Sas, Ewald

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Where is the Ewas family from?

You can see how Ewas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ewas families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ewas families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ewas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewas 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 Ewas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, At Home was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ewas. 100% of Ewas women worked as an At Home.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ewas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ewas. 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 Ewas. For the veterans among your Ewas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewas lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Ewas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ewas in 1993 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ewas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewas 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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