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Watkis Family History

Watkis Surname Meaning

see Watkins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Watkis family from?

You can see how Watkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Watkis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Watkis families living in Shropshire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Watkis's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Watkis families in 1891.
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What did your Watkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watkis. 84% of Watkis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Drapers Assistant
    17%

What Watkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Watkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watkis 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Watkis. 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 84 military records available for the last name Watkis. For the veterans among your Watkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watkis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Watkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Watkis in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watkis 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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