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Watsson Family History

Watsson 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: Wasson, Watson, Hasson, Watton, Wason, Masson, Kasson, Walston

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Where is the Watsson family from?

You can see how Watsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Watsson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Watsson families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Watsson's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Watsson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Watsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Watsson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Watsson. For the veterans among your Watsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsson lifespan?

Average Watsson life expectancy in 1995 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsson 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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