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Ewels Family History

Ewels Surname Meaning

see Ewles.

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


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Where is the Ewels family from?

You can see how Ewels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ewels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Ewels families living in Shropshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ewels's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ewels families in 1891.
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What did your Ewels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ewels. 74% of Ewels 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
    74%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    14%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

What Ewels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Ewels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewels 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Ewels. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ewels. For the veterans among your Ewels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewels lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Ewels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ewels in 1990 was 97, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewels 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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