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Watcherson Family History

Watcherson 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: Watterson, Atcheson, Waterson, Matherson, Hutcherson, Patterson

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Where is the Watcherson family from?

You can see how Watcherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watcherson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Watcherson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Watcherson family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watcherson's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Watcherson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Watcherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watcherson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Watcherson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Watcherson. For the veterans among your Watcherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watcherson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Watcherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Watcherson in 1970 was 62, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watcherson 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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