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Ewel Family History

Ewel Name 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: Edel, Ewer, Ewen, Ewell, Emel, Ebel, Jewel, Wei, Kiel, Engel

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Where is the Ewel family from?

You can see how Ewel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ewel families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ewel's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ewel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ewel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ewel. 60% of Ewel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Ewel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ewel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewel 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Ewel. 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 344 military records available for the last name Ewel. For the veterans among your Ewel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ewel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ewel in 1964 was 66, and 69 in 2000.

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