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Watene Family History

Watene 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: Watne, Wayne, Water, Waters, Waren, Wathen, Lavene, Catena, Warne

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Where is the Watene family from?

You can see how Watene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watene family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Watene family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Watene's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Watene families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watene 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Watene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watene 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Watene. 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 17 military records available for the last name Watene. For the veterans among your Watene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watene lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watene 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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