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Watchorn Family History

Watchorn Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands especially Leicestershire): nickname apparently from Middle English wache ‘vigil wake watch’ (Old English wacce) + horn ‘horn’.

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


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Where is the Watchorn family from?

You can see how Watchorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watchorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watchorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Watchorn families living in Leicestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Watchorn's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Watchorn families in 1891.
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What did your Watchorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watchorn. 27% of Watchorn men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Watchorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watchorn were Cook and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • No Occupation Retired
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Watchorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchorn 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 Watchorn. 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 994 military records available for the last name Watchorn. For the veterans among your Watchorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Watchorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Watchorn in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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