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Wattis Family History

Wattis Surname Meaning

see Watts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wattis family from?

You can see how Wattis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wattis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wattis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wattis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wattis families in 1891.
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What did your Wattis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wattis. 81% of Wattis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Totalesater Operator
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wattis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattis 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Wattis. 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 122 military records available for the last name Wattis. For the veterans among your Wattis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattis lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Wattis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wattis in 1943 was 41, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattis 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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