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Wattner Family History

Wattner 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: Lattner, Wittner, Wattier, Rattner, Waltner, Kattner, Kastner, Warner

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Where is the Wattner family from?

You can see how Wattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wattner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wattner families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wattner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wattner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Wattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wattner. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wattner. For the veterans among your Wattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wattner in 1972 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattner 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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