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Eweson Family History

Eweson 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: Elson, Lewison, Wason, Beeson, Ewen, Oveson, Teson, Weston, Enerson

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Where is the Eweson family from?

You can see how Eweson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eweson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eweson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Eweson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Eweson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eweson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eweson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eweson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Eweson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eweson 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Eweson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eweson. For the veterans among your Eweson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eweson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Eweson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eweson in 1979 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

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