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Wathaman Family History

Wathaman 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: Waterman, Wachsman, Kathman, Gathman, Thaman, Wachtman, Wagaman

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Where is the Wathaman family from?

You can see how Wathaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathaman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wathaman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wathaman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathaman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wathaman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wathaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathaman 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 Wathaman. 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 Wathaman. For the veterans among your Wathaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathaman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathaman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathaman

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