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Wattleton Family History

Wattleton 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: Nettleton, Castleton, Littleton, Hazleton, Walton, Watton, Hambleton

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Where is the Wattleton family from?

You can see how Wattleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattleton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wattleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wattleton families living in Texas. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wattleton's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wattleton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattleton 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 Wattleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wattleton. 67% of Wattleton 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%
  • School Bus Driver
    34%

What Wattleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Wattleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattleton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wattleton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wattleton. For the veterans among your Wattleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattleton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Wattleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wattleton in 1969 was 52, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wattleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattleton 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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