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Watsky Family History

Watsky 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: Barsky, Lansky, Lasky, Pataky, Wolsky, Damsky, Wasko, Walski, Watry

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Where is the Watsky family from?

You can see how Watsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Watsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Watsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Watsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watsky 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 Watsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watsky. 43% of Watsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Watsky women worked as a Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Watsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Watsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsky 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Watsky. 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 54 military records available for the last name Watsky. For the veterans among your Watsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Watsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Watsky in 1964 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsky 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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