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Watenpool Family History

Watenpool 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: Vanterpool, Davenport, Gatewood, Waterfall, Watwood, Waterston

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Where is the Watenpool family from?

You can see how Watenpool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watenpool family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watenpool families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watenpool families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Watenpool's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Watenpool families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watenpool surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watenpool ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watenpool. 100% of Watenpool men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Watenpool family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Watenpool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watenpool 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 immigration records available for the last name Watenpool. 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 26 military records available for the last name Watenpool. For the veterans among your Watenpool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watenpool lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Watenpool life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Watenpool in 1974 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watenpool

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watenpool 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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