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Wathley Family History

Wathley 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: Wattley, Watley, Pashley, Wansley, Wadley, Watler, Whatley, Hatley

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Where is the Wathley family from?

You can see how Wathley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wathley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wathley family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wathley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathley 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 Wathley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wathley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Wathley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wathley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wathley. For the veterans among your Wathley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wathley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wathley in 1972 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathley 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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