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Ewig Family History

Ewig Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Ewich near Attendorn Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ewig family from?

You can see how Ewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ewig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ewig families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ewig families in 1891.
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What did your Ewig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ewig. 20% of Ewig men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Ewig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ewig were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    20%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Secretary
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Packer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewig 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Ewig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ewig. For the veterans among your Ewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ewig in 1961 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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