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Watstein Family History

Watstein 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: Hartstein, Waldstein, Wetzstein, Gutstein, Wettstein, Rutstein, Stein

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Where is the Watstein family from?

You can see how Watstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Watstein families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Watstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watstein 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 Watstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watstein. 50% of Watstein men worked as an Agent and 100% of Watstein women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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

  • Agent
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%

What Watstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Watstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watstein 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Watstein. 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 23 military records available for the last name Watstein. For the veterans among your Watstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Watstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Watstein in 1957 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watstein 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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