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Ewan Family History

Ewan Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ewen; see also McEwen.

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


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Where is the Ewan family from?

You can see how Ewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 45 Ewan families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ewan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ewan families in 1911.
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What did your Ewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ewan. 43% of Ewan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ewan women worked as an Income.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Stonecutter
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Ewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Ewan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ewan. For the veterans among your Ewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ewan in 1959 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ewan 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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