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Ewey Family History

Ewey 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: Dewey, Newey, Ewer, Ewen, Ewy, Eley, Wey, Ekey, Hewey, Lewey

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Where is the Ewey family from?

You can see how Ewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ewey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ewey families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1840 there was 1 Ewey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ewey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ewey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ewey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Ewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ewey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ewey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Ewey. For the veterans among your Ewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ewey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ewey in 1965 was 71, and 82 in 2002.

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