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Watterston Family History

Watterston Surname Meaning

see Watherston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Watterston family from?

You can see how Watterston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watterston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watterston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Watterston families living in Midlothian. This was about 36% of all the recorded Watterston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Watterston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watterston 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 Watterston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watterston. 100% of Watterston women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Watterston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watterston 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Watterston. 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 60 military records available for the last name Watterston. For the veterans among your Watterston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watterston lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Watterston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Watterston in 1977 was 91, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watterston 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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