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Watken Family History

Watken 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: Wathen, Watkin, Warren, Walker, Katzen, Warden, Water, Watton, Marken

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Where is the Watken family from?

You can see how Watken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Watken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Watken families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Watken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watken 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 264 census records available for the last name Watken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watken 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Watken. 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 25 military records available for the last name Watken. For the veterans among your Watken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watken 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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