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Watterson Family History

Watterson Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: patronymic meaning ‘son of Water 1’ a short form of Walter.

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


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Where is the Watterson family from?

You can see how Watterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watterson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 545 Watterson families living in Isle of Man. This was about 59% of all the recorded Watterson's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Watterson families in 1891.
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What did your Watterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watterson. 32% of Watterson men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Watterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watterson were Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Insurance Agent
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Wood Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Watterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watterson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Watterson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Watterson. For the veterans among your Watterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watterson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Watterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Watterson in 1950 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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