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Watnick Family History

Watnick 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: Warnick, Waynick, Patrick, Warwick, Winnick, Rasnick, Wernick

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Where is the Watnick family from?

You can see how Watnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Watnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Watnick family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watnick's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Watnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watnick 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 Watnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watnick. 27% of Watnick men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Watnick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watnick were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Watnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Watnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watnick 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Watnick. 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 71 military records available for the last name Watnick. For the veterans among your Watnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Watnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Watnick in 1963 was 78, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watnick 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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