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Ewin Family History

Ewin Surname Meaning

Scottish and Welsh: variant of Ewen.

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


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Where is the Ewin family from?

You can see how Ewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 92 Ewin families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ewin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ewin families in 1891.
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What did your Ewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ewin. 25% of Ewin men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Ewin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ewin were Clerk General and Retired (house 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk General
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Reprideress Of Private Hotel
    3%
  • Retired (house Duties)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Ewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ewin. 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 Ewin. For the veterans among your Ewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ewin in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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