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Ewins Family History

Ewins Surname Meaning

see Ewens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ewins family from?

You can see how Ewins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Ewins families living in Worcestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ewins's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ewins families in 1891.
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What did your Ewins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ewins. 16% of Ewins men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Ewins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ewins were Builders Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    16%
  • Window Cleaner
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Ewins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewins 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 Ewins. 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 802 military records available for the last name Ewins. For the veterans among your Ewins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ewins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ewins in 1962 was 48, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewins 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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