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Wathier Family History

Wathier 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: Wattier, Washer, Water, Mather, Wachter, Rather, Watler, Gauthier

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Where is the Wathier family from?

You can see how Wathier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wathier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Wathier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wathier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathier 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 Wathier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wathier. 36% of Wathier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wathier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wathier were Mixer and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mixer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Wathier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wathier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathier 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wathier. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wathier. For the veterans among your Wathier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wathier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wathier in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathier 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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