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Ewertz Family History

Ewertz 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: Wertz, Evertz, Ewert, Hertz, Kertz, Ewart, Egert, Ewer, Gertz, Wert

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Where is the Ewertz family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ewertz. 25% of Ewertz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Decorator
    13%
  • Helper
    13%

What Ewertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Ewertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewertz 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Ewertz. 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 110 military records available for the last name Ewertz. For the veterans among your Ewertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewertz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ewertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ewertz in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewertz 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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