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Ewe Family History

Ewe 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: Ege, Eve, Ewer, Eye, Ewen, Zewe, Ewy, Ede, Awe, Eke

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Where is the Ewe family from?

You can see how Ewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ewe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ewe families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ewe's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Ewe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewe 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 Ewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ewe. 67% of Ewe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ewe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ewe were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Ewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewe 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Ewe. 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 935 military records available for the last name Ewe. For the veterans among your Ewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ewe in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewe 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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