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Ewin Name Meaning

Scottish and Welsh: variant of Ewen .

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


Similar surnames: Ewan, Erwin, Ewings, Dewine, Gwin, Cain, Elin, Win, Ewen, Ewing

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Where is the Ewin family from?

You can see how Ewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Ewin families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ewin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ewin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ewin. 34% of Ewin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Ewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewin 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 Ewin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Ewin. For the veterans among your Ewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ewin in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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