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Ewson Family History

Ewson 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: Elson, Ewton, Hewson, Eason, Esson, Eison, Edson, Newson, Son, Kwon

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Where is the Ewson family from?

You can see how Ewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ewson families living in Middlesex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ewson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Ewson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewson 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 Ewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ewson. 100% of Ewson women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ewson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Ewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewson 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ewson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ewson. For the veterans among your Ewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewson lifespan?

Average Ewson life expectancy in 1979 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewson 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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