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Watsell Family History

Watsell 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: Wassell, Mansell, Ramsell, Lasell, Ansell, Wartell, Waddell, Hassell

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Where is the Watsell family from?

You can see how Watsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Watsell families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Watsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watsell 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 Watsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watsell. 100% of Watsell 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
    100%

What Watsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Watsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Watsell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Watsell. For the veterans among your Watsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Watsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Watsell in 1978 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsell 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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