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Watrous Family History

Watrous Surname Meaning

English: variant of Waterhouse. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Watrous family from?

You can see how Watrous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watrous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Watrous families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Watrous's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Watrous families in 1891.
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What did your Watrous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watrous. 19% of Watrous men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Watrous women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watrous were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Watrous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrous 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Watrous. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Watrous. For the veterans among your Watrous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrous lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Watrous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Watrous in 1943 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrous 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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