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Watlack Family History

Watlack 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: Wallack, Matlack, Wallace, Wallach, Warmack, Waymack, Warlick

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Where is the Watlack family from?

You can see how Watlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watlack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watlack family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Watlack's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Watlack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watlack 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 26 census records available for the last name Watlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watlack 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Watlack. 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 30 military records available for the last name Watlack. For the veterans among your Watlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watlack lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Watlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Watlack in 1972 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watlack 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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