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Watterud Family History

Watterud 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: Watters, Water, Attard, Latter, Wetter, Wetterer, Matters, Waters

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Where is the Watterud family from?

You can see how Watterud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watterud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Watterud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Watterud family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watterud's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Watterud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watterud 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 Watterud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watterud. 67% of Watterud men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Watterud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Watterud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watterud 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Watterud. 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 Watterud. For the veterans among your Watterud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watterud lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Watterud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Watterud in 1960 was 56, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watterud 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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