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Ewelt Family History

Ewelt 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: Ewell, Welt, Ewert, Ewalt, Ewald, Jewell, Welz, Edel, Sweet, Elwell

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Where is the Ewelt family from?

You can see how Ewelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewelt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ewelt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ewelt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ewelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Ewelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewelt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ewelt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ewelt. For the veterans among your Ewelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewelt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ewelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ewelt in 1972 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewelt 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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