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Watrel Family History

Watrel 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: Warren, Water, Carrel, Patel, Ware, Waren, Watler, Carel, Wathen

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Where is the Watrel family from?

You can see how Watrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Watrel families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Watrel families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watrel's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Watrel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watrel 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 85 census records available for the last name Watrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Watrel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Watrel. For the veterans among your Watrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Watrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Watrel in 1979 was 76, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrel 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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