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Ewalt Name Meaning

North German: variant of Ewald . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Ewald, Walt, Awalt, Ewoldt, Ewert, Ahalt, Oswalt, Wilt, Waltz, Dewalt

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Where is the Ewalt family from?

You can see how Ewalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewalt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Ewalt families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewalt's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Ewalt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ewalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ewalt. 31% of Ewalt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ewalt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ewalt were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ewalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewalt 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Ewalt. 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 Ewalt. For the veterans among your Ewalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewalt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ewalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ewalt in 1958 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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