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Wathaw Family History

Wathaw 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: Witham, Mathai, Wahab, Nathan, Latham, Mathew, Wathen, Tatham, Thaw

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Where is the Wathaw family from?

You can see how Wathaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wathaw family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wathaw's in USA. Kentucky and 4 other states had the highest population of Wathaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathaw 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 30 census records available for the last name Wathaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathaw 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 Wathaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wathaw. For the veterans among your Wathaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Wathaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wathaw in 1969 was 55, and 65 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathaw 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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