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Watchal Family History

Watchal Surname 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: Wachal, Marchal, Wacha, Panchal, Warchol, Latchaw, Rachal, Hatchel

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Where is the Watchal family from?

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Watchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Watchal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Watchal. For the veterans among your Watchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watchal 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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